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|strategywiki = Dark Souls | |strategywiki = Dark Souls | ||
|mobygames = dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition | |mobygames = dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition | ||
− | |wikipedia = Dark Souls | + | |wikipedia = Dark Souls (video game) |
|winehq = 14458 | |winehq = 14458 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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{{ii}} Using a controller is strongly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.<ref name="GameSpy review"/> If using keyboard and mouse controls, use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/890-dark-souls-input-customizer/ Dark Souls Input Customizer] to fix mouse control issues. | {{ii}} Using a controller is strongly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.<ref name="GameSpy review"/> If using keyboard and mouse controls, use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/890-dark-souls-input-customizer/ Dark Souls Input Customizer] to fix mouse control issues. | ||
{{ii}} {{DRM|GFWL}} was removed from the [[Steam]] version on February 16, 2015; product keys activate on Steam.<ref name="Steamworks">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/626329187083042093/ HOW TO: Replace Games for Windows Live functionality with Steamworks functionality in Dark Souls™ Prepare To Die Edition for PC :: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition General Discussions]</ref> | {{ii}} {{DRM|GFWL}} was removed from the [[Steam]] version on February 16, 2015; product keys activate on Steam.<ref name="Steamworks">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/626329187083042093/ HOW TO: Replace Games for Windows Live functionality with Steamworks functionality in Dark Souls™ Prepare To Die Edition for PC :: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition General Discussions]</ref> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Online services for the Steamworks version were permanently shut down on January 23, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DarkSoulsGame/status/1485210967009071108|title=Dark Souls on Twitter|snippet=PvP servers for Dark Souls 3, Dark Souls 2, and Dark Souls: Remastered have been temporarily deactivated to allow the team to investigate recent reports of an issue with online services. Servers for Dark Souls: PtDE will join them shortly. We apologize for this inconvenience.|date=2022-10-25}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/DarkSoulsGame/status/1584821064420716544|title=Dark Souls on Twitter|snippet=We have determined that we will not be able to support online services for the PC version of Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition that was released in 2012, due to an aging system. We apologize for the long wait and ask for your understanding in this matter.|date=2022-10-25}}</ref> Online services for the [[Games for Windows - LIVE|GFWL]] version are not affected.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-11-06|comment=Tested on the retail version with a friend. Player silhouettes were visible for both me and the friend. Haven't gotten to a point where summoning or invading is possible though.}}</ref> | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL | Optional [[Steam]] unlock.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160825224658/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901670 Retail version can now be added to Steam library - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | Steam | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, key| Optional [[Steam]] unlock.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160825224658/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2901670 Retail version can now be added to Steam library - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | Steam | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | # | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601125810/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Dark-Souls-Prepare-to-Die-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044e4d0fa1|title=Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition - Xbox.com|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | # | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601125810/http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Dark-Souls-Prepare-to-Die-Edition/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8044e4d0fa1|title=Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition - Xbox.com|date=20 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 211420 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 211420 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=yes}}<ref name="Steamworks"/ | + | {{ii}} All non-Steam versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=yes|ZDPP=yes|local=yes}}<ref name="Steamworks"/> |
{{ii}} The game is no longer available for purchase on Steam as of May 9, 2018.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/3211505894148674149/|title=Existing game owners WILL receive 50% discount for remastered edition|date=2018-04-25|snippet=The original version of Dark Souls will be de-listed from the Steam store page on May 9th 2018, note that this will only effect the Steam store page listing (meaning it can no longer be purchased). The actual game in your library and multiplayer for the game will continue to be there and will not be removed.}}</ref> | {{ii}} The game is no longer available for purchase on Steam as of May 9, 2018.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/3211505894148674149/|title=Existing game owners WILL receive 50% discount for remastered edition|date=2018-04-25|snippet=The original version of Dark Souls will be de-listed from the Steam store page on May 9th 2018, note that this will only effect the Steam store page listing (meaning it can no longer be purchased). The actual game in your library and multiplayer for the game will continue to be there and will not be removed.}}</ref> | ||
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# Disable in-game anti-aliasing. | # Disable in-game anti-aliasing. | ||
# Download the latest version of [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls/mods/19 DSfix]. | # Download the latest version of [https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls/mods/19 DSfix]. | ||
− | # Extract DSfix into the | + | # Extract DSfix into the {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA}} folder. |
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}} to set your resolution (for example, renderWidth 1366 renderHeight 768). |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
− | # Change <code>skipIntro 0</code> to <code>skipIntro 1</code> | + | # Change <code>skipIntro 0</code> to <code>skipIntro 1</code>. |
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Title updates are available for the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] version. The game should automatically prompt for an update when using a LIVE profile; the updates can also be downloaded manually | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2518-dark-souls-ptd-edition-decrypted-zdpp-files/ Decrypted ZDPP files] are '''required''' for the updates to successfully launch and install. |
− | {{ii}} Installing Title Updates 1 and 2 is | + | {{ii}} Title updates are available for the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] version. The game should automatically prompt for an update when using a LIVE profile; the updates can also be downloaded manually through the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2497-dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition-gfwl-title-updates-1-3/ PCGW mirror] or through the original download links: [http://download.xbox.com/content/4e4d0fa1/tu10000082_10000182.cab Title Update 1 (1.0.1.0)], [http://download.xbox.com/content/4e4d0fa1/tu10000082_10000282.cab Title Update 2 (1.0.2.0)], [http://download.xbox.com/content/4e4d0fa1/tu10000082_10000382.cab Title Update 3 (Steamworks migration patch)] - extract the contents and run {{File|TitleUpdate.msi}}. |
+ | {{ii}} '''Installing Title Updates 1 and 2 is required before installing Title Update 3''', as the latter does not include files added with the former and may cause crashing shortly after launch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2022-08-25|comment=Tested with a retail GFWL copy. After installing the game, GFWL prompted me to install an update (which it turned out to be TU3). Afterwards, the game would always crash shortly after launch. After installing all TUs in order, the game plays without issues. The cause of this problem is because TU 1 and 2 add additional files needed by the game that are not included in TU 3.}}</ref> | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NBGI\DarkSouls\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NBGI\DarkSouls\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} For the Games for Windows - LIVE version | + | {{ii}} For the Games for Windows - LIVE version {{Folder|{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive}} must also be backed up. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Creates an overly blurry effect (disable when using [[#DSfix|DSfix]]). See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = Creates an overly blurry effect (disable when using [[#DSfix|DSfix]]). See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]]. | |vsync notes = See [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]]. | ||
|60 fps = hackable | |60 fps = hackable | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS,<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/dark-souls-review/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice#curation/app/211420/</ref> see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dark-souls-review/|title=pcgamer.com|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice#curation/app/211420/</ref> see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | |120 fps notes = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=borderlessFullscreen 1|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=borderlessFullscreen 1|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
# Change <code>borderlessFullscreen 0</code> to <code>borderlessFullscreen 1</code> | # Change <code>borderlessFullscreen 0</code> to <code>borderlessFullscreen 1</code> | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set AF override|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set AF override|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Edit | + | # Edit {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
# Change <code>filteringOverride 0</code> to <code>filteringOverride 2</code> | # Change <code>filteringOverride 0</code> to <code>filteringOverride 2</code> | ||
# Save your changes. | # Save your changes. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make changes in dsfix.ini|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make changes in dsfix.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report 120hz.net: New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
# Change <code>unlockFPS 0</code> to <code>unlockFPS 1</code> | # Change <code>unlockFPS 0</code> to <code>unlockFPS 1</code> | ||
# Optionally, change <code>FPSlimit 60</code> to the desired frame rate cap. | # Optionally, change <code>FPSlimit 60</code> to the desired frame rate cap. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable ambient occlusion using [[#DSfix|DSfix]]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable ambient occlusion using [[#DSfix|DSfix]]|fix= | ||
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}} | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
# Scroll down to the '''Ambient Occlusion''' section and change the parameters as desired. | # Scroll down to the '''Ambient Occlusion''' section and change the parameters as desired. | ||
# Save and close the file when finished. | # Save and close the file when finished. | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Dark Souls controls Tru3Magic.jpg|Control scheme tips.<ref> | + | {{Image|Dark Souls controls Tru3Magic.jpg|Control scheme tips.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/z8x0s/to_the_dark_souls_pc_players_i_made_this_out_of/|title=To the Dark Souls pc players. I made this out of frustration - thought I'd share... : gaming|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/291_traducao-do-dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/291_traducao-do-dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2024/05/dublagem-do-dark-souls-prepare-to-die-pc.html AI dubbing.] |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
|notes = [https://toloka.to/t116990 Fan translation]. | |notes = [https://toloka.to/t116990 Fan translation]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Sakra Tým, [https://sakratym.cz/2019/03/23/dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition/ download]. | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Installation of DSPVPWatchdog|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Installation of DSPVPWatchdog|ref=<ref name="Refcheck Link Satonaka"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Download the tool from the link above | + | # Download the tool from the link above. |
− | # Extract it | + | # Extract it into {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA}}. |
− | # Launch Dark Souls as usual | + | # Launch Dark Souls as usual. |
# Should an offender invade your world (or should you invade the world of a cheater), press {{key|F1}} to disconnect the offender, or press {{key|F5}} to ignore the warning. | # Should an offender invade your world (or should you invade the world of a cheater), press {{key|F1}} to disconnect the offender, or press {{key|F5}} to ignore the warning. | ||
{{ii}} Dangerous effects like curse, petrify, egg head, and teleport are disabled and prevented during invasions and don't need any user interaction. | {{ii}} Dangerous effects like curse, petrify, egg head, and teleport are disabled and prevented during invasions and don't need any user interaction. | ||
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{{ii}} 3D does not work with borderless fullscreen. | {{ii}} 3D does not work with borderless fullscreen. | ||
# Download the fix from [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition-3d.html Helix Mod's web site]. | # Download the fix from [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/dark-souls-prepare-to-die-edition-3d.html Helix Mod's web site]. | ||
− | # Extract the content to | + | # Extract the content to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA}}. |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Snuggly the Crow dialogue doesn't work=== | ===Snuggly the Crow dialogue doesn't work=== | ||
− | {{--}} Snuggly the Crow dialogue may not play when player approaches the nest.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/627456486857878174/ Snuggly doesn´t speak after latest Steamworks Beta Patch]</ref><ref> | + | {{--}} Snuggly the Crow dialogue may not play when player approaches the nest.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/627456486857878174/ Snuggly doesn´t speak after latest Steamworks Beta Patch]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/617329920704964852/|title=Snuggly the Crow is Seemingly Absent|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{ii}} This issue was introduced by one of the Steamworks updates in 2014-15, retail/GFWL version 1.0.2.0 is not affected. | {{ii}} This issue was introduced by one of the Steamworks updates in 2014-15, retail/GFWL version 1.0.2.0 is not affected. | ||
{{ii}} Reloading the game after approaching the nest can help trigger dialogue. | {{ii}} Reloading the game after approaching the nest can help trigger dialogue. | ||
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====General fixes==== | ====General fixes==== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=DATA.exe Priority|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=DATA.exe Priority|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Reportedly working with Nvidia cards.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Reportedly working with Nvidia cards.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/ys0jc/amd_users_having_trouble_running_dark_souls/c5yehq9?context=3|title=Reddit: AMD Users Having Trouble Running Dark Souls?|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
# Open [[Task Manager]]. | # Open [[Task Manager]]. | ||
− | # Set priority of | + | # Set priority of {{File|DATA.exe}} to a higher value. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Go to Nvidia Control Panel (Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Nvidia Control Panel). | # Go to Nvidia Control Panel (Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Nvidia Control Panel). | ||
# Go to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings. | # Go to Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings. | ||
− | # Add both executables ( | + | # Add both executables ({{File|DARKSOULS.exe}} and {{File|DATA.exe}}), and set the preferred graphics processor for both to Nvidia graphics instead of auto. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Steam Compatibility settings fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Compatibility settings fix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA}}. |
− | # Right click | + | # Right click {{File|DATA.exe}} and go to <code>Properties</code>. |
# Go to the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and uncheck <code>Run as Administrator</code>. | # Go to the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and uncheck <code>Run as Administrator</code>. | ||
# Click <code>Apply</code>. | # Click <code>Apply</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=DSfix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=DSfix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA}}. |
− | # Right click | + | # Right click {{File|DARKSOULS.exe}} and go to <code>Properties</code>. |
# Go to the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and check <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code>. | # Go to the <code>Compatibility</code> tab and check <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code>. | ||
# Select <code>Windows 7</code> from the drop down list. | # Select <code>Windows 7</code> from the drop down list. | ||
# Click <code>Apply</code>. | # Click <code>Apply</code>. | ||
− | # Repeat steps 2-5 for | + | # Repeat steps 2-5 for {{File|DATA.exe}} (not present in the Steam version) |
}} | }} | ||
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Reading a summoning sign causes Dark Souls to crash to desktop. | Reading a summoning sign causes Dark Souls to crash to desktop. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure the user placing the summoning sign has a Steam profile name consisting of less than 16 characters|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Make sure the user placing the summoning sign has a Steam profile name consisting of less than 16 characters|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/611696927926151725/|title=Darksouls PSA: character name length|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open Steam | # Open Steam | ||
# Open the Friends/Chat window | # Open the Friends/Chat window | ||
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# Reinstall controller drivers. If using [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]], use these drivers: [http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-360-controller-for-windows#support Wired and wireless drivers] | # Reinstall controller drivers. If using [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]], use these drivers: [http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/xbox-360-controller-for-windows#support Wired and wireless drivers] | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any non-360 controller|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable any non-360 controller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/846940248215173081/#c846940248355460820|title=Ps3 Controller :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|device manager]] | # Open [[Microsoft Windows#Device Manager|device manager]] | ||
# Disable any other HID-compliant game controller | # Disable any other HID-compliant game controller | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use X360ce|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use X360ce|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce X360ce]. | # Download [https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce X360ce]. | ||
− | # Put | + | # Put {{File|xBox360ce.exe}} into {{Folder|{{p|game}}\DATA\}}. |
− | # Start | + | # Start {{File|xBox360ce.exe}} and confirm creation of all DLLs. |
# Controller should be detected. Test all buttons and sticks. | # Controller should be detected. Test all buttons and sticks. | ||
# Close X360ce. | # Close X360ce. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|x360ce.ini}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/x360ce/x360ce/wiki/Compatibility-List|title=Game Compatibility List - x360ce|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
# Go to section <code>[InputHook]</code>. | # Go to section <code>[InputHook]</code>. | ||
# Add a line <code>HookCOM=1</code> after <code>HookMode=1</code>. | # Add a line <code>HookCOM=1</code> after <code>HookMode=1</code>. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate through DSfix|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-05-25|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate through DSfix|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2017-05-25|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | # Install [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
# Change <code>forceFullscreen 0</code> to <code>forceFullscreen 1</code>. | # Change <code>forceFullscreen 0</code> to <code>forceFullscreen 1</code>. | ||
# Change <code>fullscreenHz 60</code> to the screen refresh rate. | # Change <code>fullscreenHz 60</code> to the screen refresh rate. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate through DarkSouls.ini|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate through DarkSouls.ini|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|DarkSouls.ini}}. |
# Set <code>RefreshRate</code> to the screen refresh rate, e.g. <code>RefreshRate = 120</code>. | # Set <code>RefreshRate</code> to the screen refresh rate, e.g. <code>RefreshRate = 120</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Navigate to <code>Manage 3D settings</code>. | # Navigate to <code>Manage 3D settings</code>. | ||
# Select the <code>Program Settings</code> tab. | # Select the <code>Program Settings</code> tab. | ||
− | # Click <code>Add</code> and navigate to | + | # Click <code>Add</code> and navigate to {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\darksouls.exe}}. No profile changes are necessary. |
# Click <code>Apply</code>, then run the game. | # Click <code>Apply</code>, then run the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID Game Controller|ref=<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls/comments/1caq34/dark_souls_not_responding/c9eqgma</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID Game Controller|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls/comments/1caq34/dark_souls_not_responding/c9eqgma|title=Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Plug in your controller. | # Plug in your controller. | ||
# Make sure the game isn't running. | # Make sure the game isn't running. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref=<ref name=FAQ/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=CursorLock|ref=<ref name=FAQ/>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. | # Download [https://www.snakebytestudios.com/projects/apps/cursor-lock/ CursorLock]. | ||
− | # Open CursorLockSetup.exe | + | # Open {{File|CursorLockSetup.exe}}. |
# Shortcut > Program Mode. | # Shortcut > Program Mode. | ||
− | # Set | + | # Set {{File|DARKSOULS.exe}} in the 'Open Program' field. |
− | # Set | + | # Set {{File|DATA.exe}} in the 'Lock Program' field. |
# Click 'Create Shortcut', and run the game using this shortcut. | # Click 'Create Shortcut', and run the game using this shortcut. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Manual save game conversion|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manual save game conversion|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open the save game folder located in | + | # Open the save game folder located in {{Folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NBGI\DarkSouls\}}. |
− | # You will find a folder named after your GFWL profile. Open it and copy the file named | + | # You will find a folder named after your GFWL profile. Open it and copy the file named {{File|DRAKS0005.sl2}}. |
− | # Go back one level and paste said file into | + | # Go back one level and paste said file into {{Folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\NBGI\DarkSouls\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=UAC fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Link Satonaka|date=July 2016|comment=I discovered this fix myself}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=UAC fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Link Satonaka|date=July 2016|comment=I discovered this fix myself}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{File|{{p|windir}}\System32\Notepad.exe}} to {{Folder|{{P|game}}\REDIST\GFWL\}}. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{File|Notepad.exe}} to <code>gfwlivesetup.exe</code>. |
# Launch the game and it will ask for UAC one last time. | # Launch the game and it will ask for UAC one last time. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set anti-aliasing to FXAA in dsfix.ini|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/364043054110806253/#c364043054111138581|title=''Weird graphic bug? help!'' on Steam Forums|date=2019-05-06}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set anti-aliasing to FXAA in dsfix.ini|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/211420/discussions/0/364043054110806253/#c364043054111138581|title=''Weird graphic bug? help!'' on Steam Forums|date=2019-05-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Make sure that you have installed [[#DSfix|DSfix]] | + | # Make sure that you have installed [[#DSfix|DSfix]]. |
− | # Make sure anti-aliasing is disabled in the game options | + | # Make sure anti-aliasing is disabled in the game options. |
− | # Make sure the game isn't running | + | # Make sure the game isn't running. |
− | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}} | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\DATA\DSfix.ini}}. |
− | # Set the option <code>aaType</code> to <code>aaType FXAA</code> | + | # Set the option <code>aaType</code> to <code>aaType FXAA</code>. |
− | # Run the game | + | # Run the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Language override is being ignored on some Windows 10 systems | {{ii}} Language override is being ignored on some Windows 10 systems | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use executable compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use executable compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=May 2019}}|fix= | ||
− | # Right click | + | # Right click {{File|{{p|game}}\DATA\DARKSOULS.exe}} and go to 'Properties'. |
# On the 'Compatibility' tab tick <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code> and choose <code>Windows 7</code>. | # On the 'Compatibility' tab tick <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code> and choose <code>Windows 7</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= Steam version uses Steamworks, non-Steam uses GFWL.<ref name="Steamworks"/> | |multiplayer notes= Steam version uses Steamworks, non-Steam uses GFWL.<ref name="Steamworks"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/darksouls/mods/1881 PTDE Remastered]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Upgrades the textures by 2x (sometimes 4x) using AI upscaling. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds dynamic shadows to as much of the world as possible without altering interiors or breaking anything visually. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 16:32, 2 June 2024
This page is for the original release. For the remaster, see Dark Souls Remastered.
Developers | |
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FromSoftware | |
Publishers | |
Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
Japan | FromSoftware |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 23, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
IGDB | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, RPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Dark Souls |
Dark Souls | |
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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition | 2012 |
Dark Souls II | 2014 |
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin | 2015 |
Dark Souls III | 2016 |
Dark Souls: Remastered | 2018 |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Key points
- A port of the console versions of the game with few configurable options.[1] Use DSfix to increase rendering resolution and remove the 30 FPS cap along with many other options.
- Using a controller is strongly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.[1] If using keyboard and mouse controls, use Dark Souls Input Customizer to fix mouse control issues.
- Games for Windows - LIVE DRM was removed from the Steam version on February 16, 2015; product keys activate on Steam.[2]
- Online services for the Steamworks version were permanently shut down on January 23, 2022.[3][4] Online services for the GFWL version are not affected.[5]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Optional Steam unlock.[6] | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [7] | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
- All non-Steam versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1][2]
- The game is no longer available for purchase on Steam as of May 9, 2018.[8]
Essential improvements
- High-resolution textures, fonts, and controller button prompts are available to download (requires DSfix).
- Dark Souls Configuration Utility is a launcher, mod manager, and configuration tool which bundles many of the following (and other) mods.
DSfix
- DSfix increases the rendering resolution for better visual quality; without it the game outputs anamorphic 1024x720. It also allows the 30 FPS cap to be removed, HD or other alternate textures to be used, as well as giving options for anti-aliasing (AA), screen-space ambient occlusion (SSAO), depth of field (DOF) blurring, anisotropic filtering (AF) and many other features.
- Raising the FPS cap introduces minor clipping problems. It is, however, generally safe to play at 60 FPS, and you will be unlikely to encounter any issues. See High frame rate for more information.
Install DSfix[9] |
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Notes
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Dark Souls Input Customizer
- The Dark Souls Input Customizer (DSIC) allows full customization of the controls of Dark Souls. It uses an intuitive input system that allows the rebinding of every action to arbitrary combinations of keys or buttons on the controller, mouse or keyboard. Although this can in part also be achieved with existing tools, DSIC is much more flexible and wraps it all up in an easy-to-use package, with additional functionality that is specially tailored to Dark Souls. DSIC also fully includes the Dark Souls Mouse Fix, which does not have to be installed separately. Get mouse and keyboard prompts (only default settings) here.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[9] |
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Patches
- Decrypted ZDPP files are required for the updates to successfully launch and install.
- Title updates are available for the Games for Windows - LIVE version. The game should automatically prompt for an update when using a LIVE profile; the updates can also be downloaded manually through the PCGW mirror or through the original download links: Title Update 1 (1.0.1.0), Title Update 2 (1.0.2.0), Title Update 3 (Steamworks migration patch) - extract the contents and run
TitleUpdate.msi
. - Installing Title Updates 1 and 2 is required before installing Title Update 3, as the latter does not include files added with the former and may cause crashing shortly after launch.[10]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\NBGI\DarkSouls |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211420/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\NBGI\DarkSouls\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211420/pfx/[Note 2] |
- For the Games for Windows - LIVE version
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive
must also be backed up.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | 95,87 MB available |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 1280x720 internal resolution. Use DSfix to fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Multi-monitor. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use DSfix. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Dark Souls FOV Fix (Steam only). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Creates an overly blurry effect (disable when using DSfix). See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Force Vsync. | ||
60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS,[11][12] see High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Multi-monitor
3rd party fixes[citation needed] |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
borderlessFullscreen 1[9] |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Set AF override[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- Anti-aliasing may be forced with the compatibility flag 0x004000C0. Sparse Grid Supersampling gives a blurry effect. Multisampling combined with transparency supersampling seems to work well (this author uses 4x on each). Some dark diagonal line artifacts are visible on my system occasionally with these settings but aren't obtrusive. DSfix's antialiasing should be turned off for this.
High frame rate
Make changes in dsfix.ini[13] |
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Notes
Notes
|
Ambient occlusion (AO)
- Only use one of the below methods; not both at the same time!
Enable ambient occlusion using DSfix |
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Enable ambient occlusion using Nvidia Profile Inspector (Nvidia only) |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Use Dark Souls Input Customizer for more remapping options. | |
Mouse acceleration | Mouse deceleration reported.[23] Use Dark Souls Input Customizer to disable it. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Use Dark Souls Input Customizer for more sensitivity options. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Only accessible in-game, not from the main menu. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Entering a name for a new character requires keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | Use Dark Souls Input Customizer. | |
Controller sensitivity | Use Dark Souls Input Customizer. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Use PS3 Original Interface Icons and Gesture Menu for DualShock, Use Xbox One Interface Icons Mod for Xbox and use Steam Controler Glyphs Mod for Steam Controller. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Use DSfix and Dark Souls Input Customizer. |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | Use Steam Controler Glyphs Mod | |
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output[24] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan translation. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by David Pires, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. AI dubbing. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation. | |||
Czech | Fan translation by Sakra Tým, download. |
Network
- Online features in non-Steam versions require a Microsoft account (optional for offline play).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus Co-op. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op, Versus |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 53,80,443,3074 |
UDP | 53,88,3074 |
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
- UPnP is working in the Games for Windows - LIVE version if the Games for Windows - LIVE Network Settings says "UPnP is available, in use"; if not, refer to this guide.
Dark Souls PVP Watchdog
- BitBucket, Main thread, Download
- Dark Souls PVP Watchdog is a tool designed to prevent some common forms of cheating and tampering in online sessions, and gives the player the ability to ban offenders from their worlds.
- Disclaimer: read the overview in the first link.
Installation of DSPVPWatchdog[9] |
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Dark Souls Connectivity Mod
- Developer's Site, Download, NexusMods
- The problem: Recent versions of Dark Souls have trouble connecting to other nodes, making Multiplayer difficult or even impossible.
- Dark Souls Connectivity Mod is a tool that attaches itself to Dark Souls process, allowing it to connect to player nodes.
- A side-effect of being able to choose a node, Co-Op and PvP with select players becomes possible.
Install DSCM[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Nvidia 3D Vision. | ||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Nvidia 3D Vision
- The game suffers from poor Nvidia 3D Vision support.
3D Vision fix by Helix[citation needed] |
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Issues unresolved
Snuggly the Crow dialogue doesn't work
- Snuggly the Crow dialogue may not play when player approaches the nest.[25][26]
- This issue was introduced by one of the Steamworks updates in 2014-15, retail/GFWL version 1.0.2.0 is not affected.
- Reloading the game after approaching the nest can help trigger dialogue.
Issues fixed
Performances issues
General fixes
DATA.exe Priority[citation needed] |
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Processor affinity[citation needed] |
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Lower-spec machine fixes
Adjust settings in DSfix[citation needed] |
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Adjust settings in game[citation needed] |
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- Certain areas of the game are more demanding on your hardware causing slowdown in-game. It seems that the engine, when faced with an area where it struggles to render 30 FPS, will cut down to 15FPS. The most famous is Blighttown, but large animated characters can also produce this slowdown.
- Unlock the FPS cap with DSfix (unlockFPS 1), set the frame cap at 30 (FPSlimit 30) and enable Vsync (enableVsync 1) For the most part you will have the same experience, but where the game would usually dip to 15FPS it will only drop as far as it needs to (results depend on your machine).
ATI/AMD-specific fixes
- Appears that ATI/AMD graphics cards are underutilised.
Set Catalyst Control Center 3D Profile[28] |
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Disable AMD Cool'n'Quiet[citation needed] |
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Nvidia Optimus-specific fixes
Force Optimus To Use Nvidia Instead Of Intel Graphics[citation needed] |
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Crashes
Lifting FPS-cap using DSFix
Fix Data Execution Prevention setting[citation needed] |
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VSFilter.dll
- Crash occurs after start screen.
Rename VSFilter.dll[29] |
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Monitor refresh rate
Crash when accessing in-game settings[30] |
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Windows 7
- Crash on startup
Run DARKSOULS.exe under Windows Vista SP2 Compatibility Mode[citation needed] |
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Windows 8
Reinstall gfwlivesetup.exe[31] |
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Steam Compatibility settings fix[citation needed] |
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DSfix[citation needed] |
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RivaTuner
Turn off Custom Direct3D support[citation needed] |
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Reading summon sign
Reading a summoning sign causes Dark Souls to crash to desktop.
Make sure the user placing the summoning sign has a Steam profile name consisting of less than 16 characters[32] |
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Controller issues
Controller not working
Make your controller the 'first' one[33] |
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Disable any non-360 controller[34] |
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DirectInput controllers have wrong mapping
- Use X360ce to fix the issue by emulating the official Xbox 360 Controller.
Use X360ce[citation needed] |
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Miscellaneous
Jittery mouse controls
- Mouse controls feel very jittery, with unintuitive results when the camera collides with a wall or the floor.
Use raw mouse input fix[citation needed] |
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Xbox button prompts always shown
Add keyboard/mouse icons[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set refresh rate through DSfix[36] |
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Set refresh rate through DarkSouls.ini[36] |
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Black screen on startup
- The game's window remains black after launching and is "Not Responding" if clicked on.
- The issue can also occur when a USB DAC is plugged in i.e. Fiio E17K.[citation needed]
Nvidia drivers: Create a profile in Nvidia Control Panel[37] |
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Disable HID Game Controller[38] |
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Disable HID-Compliant consumer control device[citation needed] |
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If the above fails, try unplugging the controller and then running the game[citation needed] |
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Minimize with multiple monitors
- Fix binds the mouse to a single screen (DSFix has this feature built in).
CursorLock[33] |
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Progress bar stuck during installation
- Problem may be caused by setup utility getting stuck whilst installing DirectX and Games for Windows - LIVE.
End Install Processes[citation needed] |
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Manual Save Game conversion from GFWL version to Steam version
Useful if the automatic conversion fails. However, this will only transfer your game state WITHOUT your achievements.
Manual save game conversion[citation needed] |
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Game only uses part of the screen
- Using DSfix with in-game anti-aliasing enabled causes the game to only use part of the screen.
Disable the in-game anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Steam requesting UAC on every launch
The issue is that Steam is trying to install Gfwlivesetup.exe but Steam also stopped supplying the executable with new downloads.
UAC fix[39] |
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UAC fix using Regedit[citation needed] |
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This method will force Steam into thinking it's installed already
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Valve\Steam\Apps\211420] "directx"=dword:00000001 "gfwlivesetup"=dword:00000001 |
Fog/color/color-banding graphical issues
The graphics (mostly the color) looks very weird. Example image here.
Set anti-aliasing to FXAA in dsfix.ini[40] |
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Can't override language using DSfix
- Language override is being ignored on some Windows 10 systems
Use executable compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks, Games for Windows - LIVE | Steam version uses Steamworks, non-Steam uses GFWL.[2] |
PTDE Remastered
- Upgrades the textures by 2x (sometimes 4x) using AI upscaling.
- Adds dynamic shadows to as much of the world as possible without altering interiors or breaking anything visually.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 4870 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTX+ DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA+ZDPP activation, supports local profiles.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/211420/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (211420) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 GameSpy: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition Review - Page 1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 HOW TO: Replace Games for Windows Live functionality with Steamworks functionality in Dark Souls™ Prepare To Die Edition for PC :: Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition General Discussions
- ↑ Dark Souls on Twitter - last accessed on 2022-10-25
- "PvP servers for Dark Souls 3, Dark Souls 2, and Dark Souls: Remastered have been temporarily deactivated to allow the team to investigate recent reports of an issue with online services. Servers for Dark Souls: PtDE will join them shortly. We apologize for this inconvenience."
- ↑ Dark Souls on Twitter - last accessed on 2022-10-25
- "We have determined that we will not be able to support online services for the PC version of Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition that was released in 2012, due to an aging system. We apologize for the long wait and ask for your understanding in this matter."
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-11-06
- Tested on the retail version with a friend. Player silhouettes were visible for both me and the friend. Haven't gotten to a point where summoning or invading is possible though.
- ↑ Retail version can now be added to Steam library - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition - Xbox.com - last accessed on 20 August 2022
- ↑ Existing game owners WILL receive 50% discount for remastered edition - last accessed on 2018-04-25
- "The original version of Dark Souls will be de-listed from the Steam store page on May 9th 2018, note that this will only effect the Steam store page listing (meaning it can no longer be purchased). The actual game in your library and multiplayer for the game will continue to be there and will not be removed."
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Verified by User:Link Satonaka on 2016-11-22
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2022-08-25
- Tested with a retail GFWL copy. After installing the game, GFWL prompted me to install an update (which it turned out to be TU3). Afterwards, the game would always crash shortly after launch. After installing all TUs in order, the game plays without issues. The cause of this problem is because TU 1 and 2 add additional files needed by the game that are not included in TU 3.
- ↑ pcgamer.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice#curation/app/211420/
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report 120hz.net: New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DSFix 1.8 | metaclassofnilblog
- ↑ undead burg short ladder by Link Satonaka, fps overlay in top right corner
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11
- ↑ 80+FPS running demonstration by Link Satonaka, fps overlay in top right corner
- ↑ floor collision issues by Link Satonaka, fps overlay in top left corner
- ↑ Watch Bananasaurus_Rex on Twitch - last accessed on November 20, 2016
- ↑ Dark Souls internal rendering resolution fix (DSfix) - Page 111 - NeoGAF - last accessed on November 20, 2016
- ↑ Stuck at Bonfire on Reddit - last accessed on May 16, 2018
- ↑ To the Dark Souls pc players. I made this out of frustration - thought I'd share... : gaming - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DO NOT BUY - Page 3 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Snuggly doesn´t speak after latest Steamworks Beta Patch
- ↑ Snuggly the Crow is Seemingly Absent - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Reddit: AMD Users Having Trouble Running Dark Souls? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Fix for random FPS drops with ATI card? (now with possible fix) - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Crashed on Press start screen. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Link Satonaka on July 2016
- I discovered these workarounds myself
- ↑ Game crashing upon startup (Windows 7) - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Darksouls PSA: character name length - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 Dark Souls General FAQ - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Ps3 Controller :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Game Compatibility List - x360ce - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2017-05-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Link Satonaka on April 2017
- ↑ Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Link Satonaka on July 2016
- I discovered this fix myself
- ↑ Weird graphic bug? help! on Steam Forums - last accessed on 2019-05-06