Dark Souls Series Surpasses 27 Million Sales as Nintendo Switch Fans Await Trilogy Completion

Dark Souls Series Surpasses 27 Million Sales as Nintendo Switch Fans Await Trilogy Completion When Dark Souls: Remastered arrived on the Nintendo Switch in October 2018, it marked a significant milestone for Nintendo gamers eager to tackle one of gaming's most challenging and revered franchises.

Originally debuting in 2011, the Dark Souls series from acclaimed developer FromSoftware is widely credited with inspiring a new wave of action RPGs defined by their relentless difficulty, deep lore, and richly interconnected worlds.

The series is renowned for punishing those who rush in unprepared, reviving the old-school threat of the 'Game Over' screen for a new generation. FromSoftware recently shared a remarkable achievement with fans: the Dark Souls franchise has collectively sold over 27 million copies worldwide.

This milestone includes all mainline entries and has been celebrated on their official Twitter account.

The developer also highlighted the impressive performance of Dark Souls III, which alone accounts for more than 10 million units sold since its original release in 2016. "We are deeply grateful to all players who have supported Dark Souls throughout the years," FromSoftware stated, reflecting on the series’ global impact and the dedicated community surrounding its challenging gameplay and intricate storytelling. While Nintendo Switch owners received Dark Souls: Remastered, the highly praised modern port of the first game in the trilogy, the platform has yet to see Dark Souls II or Dark Souls III make the leap to its library.

This leaves Switch fans particularly eager for a complete Dark Souls trilogy experience on the go.

The demand remains strong among the community, as the portable nature of the Switch aligns perfectly with the series’ methodical, try-again gameplay loop. In addition to celebrating sales milestones, FromSoftware’s announcement touched on their next major project, Elden Ring.

This ambitious title is being developed in collaboration with noted fantasy author George R.

R.

Martin, best known for his A Song of Ice and Fire series, which inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones.

However, as of this writing, Elden Ring has not been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Despite Switch players missing out on the sequels, the success of Dark Souls: Remastered and continuing enthusiasm for the series demonstrates significant potential for additional ports.

The Switch eShop and frequent Nintendo Direct showcases remain fixtures where fans keep hope alive for further announcements from FromSoftware. The Dark Souls franchise’s impressive sales figures cement its place as one of the most influential action RPG series in video game history.

As fans revisit Lordran and petition for the full trilogy experience on Switch, the legacy of FromSoftware’s punishing yet rewarding gameplay continues to grow.

Whether it’s on consoles, PC, or — hopefully one day — the entire trilogy on Nintendo’s popular hybrid system, the fires of Dark Souls burn brighter than ever.

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