The upcoming remake ofDemon’s Soulsby Bluepoint Games is one of the most highly anticipated PS5 games announced so far. Though its successor,Dark Souls, gained incredible popularity for its challenging and engaging mechanics,Demon’s Soulsnever quite got the reputation it deserved for starting the whole franchise.Bluepoint Games is known for taking great gamesthat are a little out of date and modernizing them while still maintaining all of the things that made them so great, and theDemon’s Soulsremake is the studio’s second chance to prove that with a major title. Despite the remake not being out yet, many can’t help but look to the future.
For those unaware, Bluepoint Games is the same studio responsible for the incredibly well receivedShadow of the Colossusremake. It was able to preserve the emotional and mysterious aesthetic of that game while sprucing up the controls to help make them a little more user friendly. It would be difficult to find detractors to this remake, so expectations are set high forDemon’s Souls. Assuming it does well, many are hoping that Bluepoint Games will continue down the path it’s started and remake the entireDark Soulstrilogy for next generation consoles.
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Existing Dark Souls Remakes
Currently, noDark Soulsgame has seen a remake to the scale of what Bluepoint Games is doing withDemon’s Soulsand what it already did withShadow of the Colossus. In both of those cases, the games were reworked from the ground up, resulting in a meticulously crafted experience for modern audiences and technology. That isn’t to say thatDark Soulshasn’t been reimagined a few times, though, as both the first two games have been remastered or re-released in some form or another.
Many are likely familiar withDark Souls Remastered, as it is actually the most recent installment to the franchise. Back in 2018, the originalDark Soulswas remastered and released on PS4, this time including theArtorias of the Abyss DLCwith it. Though there were minor gameplay changes made, for the most part, this was simply a graphical increase and a current gen port and nothing more. Likewise,Dark Souls 2initially released at the end of the PS3’s lifespan, and was promptly re-released as theScholar of the First Sinedition for PS4 which included all three DLCs. ThoughDark Souls 3is over four years old now, it hasn’t seen any form of remake other than The Fire Fades edition which included the add on content.
Could Bluepoint Games Remake the Dark Souls Trilogy?
While technically anything is possible, it seems unlikely that Bluepoint Games would commit itself to aremake of the entireDark Soulstrilogyfor a few reasons. Up till now, the studio has focused on remaking classic games for the most up to date consoles, and a remake ofDark Souls 3wouldn’t really fit that descriptor. Furthermore, tackling all three of these beloved games is a tall order even for a studio as esteemed as Bluepoint Games.
But suppose that it did plan to go through with a remake, it would still end up being quite the wait. Assuming Bluepoint Games decides to release all three games together as one package, it would first have to finish remaking andrelease theDemon’s Souls Remakebefore moving on and starting work on the firstDark Soulsgame. So while it isn’t impossible that this could happen, it will definitely be some time before fans even hear about it. That said, there are some shortcuts which Bluepoint Games could take to make the process more realistic.
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Remakes, Remasters, and Ports
Each game in theDark Soulstrilogy is in a distinctly different spot when compared to the others.Dark Soulsis considered a flawed masterpiece, as it implemented the concepts and formula that would go on to evolve into one of the most iconic franchises in history. Its sequel sits in a position as sort of the awkward middle child. There’s a lot to love aboutDark Souls 2and its memorable bosses, but its clunky controls and certain design choices hold it back. Finally,Dark Souls 3is considered a polished representation of what the franchise was meant to be.
With that in mind, each game in the series should be treated differently.Dark Souls 3doesn’t need a remake, and remaking it would really be a waste of time.Next gen consolescould certainly make it look and feel better, but probably not enough to justify a from the ground up remake. EvenDark Souls 2:Scholar of the First Sinis sophisticated enough to not require this level of work, and could probably get by with only a few minor adjustments. If Bluepoint Games does decide to release theDark Soulstrilogy for next gen consoles, the best way to do that is to completely remakeDark Souls, polish and remasterDark Souls 2, and then simply release a next gen port ofDark Souls 3.
Should Bluepoint Games Remake the Dark Souls Trilogy?
Both theDark Soulsfranchise and fans alike stand to get a lot out of a remake of theDark Soulstrilogy. Next generation consoles could bring the experience to an even wider range of people and in even greater detail than ever before, andmany of the flaws of the olderDark Soulsgamescould be ironed out to create truly remarkable experiences.
There’s no doubt fans would love to see these games remade for next generation consoles, andif theDemon’s Soulsremake is successful, they very well may be. For the time being, fans should focus on what’s right in front of them and do their best to tackleDemon’s Soulsonce it finally releases, and keep an eye out for all the other amazing next gen games that are coming out this holiday season and next year. ADark Soulstrilogy remake is highly unlikely, but hopeful fans cling on to knowing that it isn’t impossible in any way.
Dark Souls 3is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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