Today, From Software revealed mechanics and details of Dark Souls 3’s launch during the Japan Premier hosted in Ebisu, Tokyo.
Release Date:(Japan) March 24th 2016 - PC & International release dates arenotconfirmed.
Network Test:(Japan) Signup for beta testing by visitingthis link. This test is intended for Japanese Playstation players. You will be asked for your date of birth, then directed to agree to the terms of service. On the next page, you will see fields for “Name”, “Prefecture” (Japan only), “Age”, “Email”, “Internet quality”, “Testing Experience”. You will then proceed to a confirmation page. Afterwards a mail will be sent to the address you entered: you must click on the URL sent to you by email to confirm your entry. Use the code under your email to confirm after you have clicked the link - beware it is case-sensitive!
The time and date of tests may change or cancelled without prior notice.
Dark Souls 3 - Several menus and explanations
Weapon Artshave been added to the game. There are a range of these weapon actions with unique qualities and effects, and using them consumes Magic/Weapon Art gauge. Those weapons that do not display a gauge have no consumption. For an English version of the controls, please seethis page.
Dark Souls 3 Magic
Magic is activated via consumption of points stored in the magic gauge. If you do not have enough points, magic will not activate. To refill your gauge, you may rest at a bonfire or use the item “Soul Ash Vessel”. (*not final translation).
Dark Souls 3 Battle Art details
Consumes Gauge
Art Effect
Press and hold L2 to enter Poise StancePress R1 or R2 to perform a special attack.
Battle Axe
Press L2 to temporarily increase your attack power
Greatsword
Press L2 to perform a step.Press R1 or R2 to perform a special attack
Undead Troop Scimitar(Legion Scimitars)
Press L2 to perform a rotating maneuver.Press R1 or R2 to perform a special attack
Sorcerer Wand
Press L2 to temporarily increase your Magic Attack power.
Press L2 to cast miracles without being affected by enemy attacks.
Standard/Medium Shield
Press L2 to instantly trigger your right-hand weapon Battle Art.
Small Shield
Press L2 to parry enemy attacks.
Starting Equipment of the Dark Souls 3 Japanese Demo
Wandering Knight
A knight equipped with a Longsword and Kite Shield (Standard/Medium Shield). Orthodox and well-rounded in battle.
Northern Warrior
A knight equipped with a Battle Axe and a Round Shield (Standard/Medium Shield) or a Small Shield. Specialized in close quarters melee combat.
White Messenger
A soldier equipped with a Mace and Guardian Shield (Standard/Medium Shield). Also carrying a Talisman, can cast Miracles.
Magic Academy Executioner
Magician equipped with a Spear and Target Shield (Small Shield). Carries a Staff and can cast Sorceries.
Dark Souls 3 Limited Edition (Japan)!
We will have gameplay impressions soon, please look forward to them and to our Tokyo Game Show coverage!
Visit the Dark Souls 3 Wiki
Read our Dark Souls 3 Mechanics Recap
Read about Magic, Re-spec, NG+, etc
