FromSoftware confirms that there is an issue with online play on Steam forDark Souls 3, meaning it has had to once again remove online functionality from the game. TheDark Souls 3server issuesbegan back in January, when it was reported that a dangerous exploit had been discovered and needed to be fixed. Since then, fans grew concerned as the multiplayer tag disappeared fromDark Souls 3on Steam, leading some to think that the feature had been removed entirely.However, FromSoftware gave fans updates on its work to restore online play toDark Souls 3. Back in May, when players asked when they could join their friends in co-op play or fight fellow fans in PvP, FromSoftware stated that the fix was still in development. Later on in July, it finally seemed likeDark Souls 3’sonline features had been restored, as it was announced via the game’s official Twitter page that a new update had fixed the problems with its servers.RELATED:Dark Souls Multiplayer Server Fix Still in DevelopmentHowever, now the servers forDark Souls 3are down once again, as outlined on the game’s official Twitter page. FromSoftware has informed players that there is a confirmed issue withDark Souls 3’sSteam servers. It has not yet been confirmed what this problem is or if it is related to the exploit discovered back in January, but the tweet states that FromSoftware is investigating the problem and will inform fans on the matter as soon as more details are available.
If the issue is anything like the previous problems discovered withDark Souls 3’sonline features, it may be a while before players can use them again on PC. While FromSoftware’s action RPGs are often designed as single-player experiences, the online features of the games can add some interesting elements to gameplay. InDark Souls’invasionsand duels, for example, another challenge can be added to the difficult combat of the game, as players battle each other with the different builds they’ve crafted.
Currently, a lot of fans of FromSoftware’s titles are still playingElden Ring, which hasn’t had any problems with multiplayer functionality.Elden Ring’smultiplayerworks similarly to that ofDark Souls, with players being able to enter another’s world either to help or hinder their progress. However, for those that want a break from invading a player’s world in the Lands Between, it seems they might be waiting a while before they can return toDark Souls 3’smultiplayer.
Dark Souls 3is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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