Dark Souls III finally online on PC as FromSoftware restores service following server compromise
There's finally some respite for Dark Souls III players with PC as their preferred platform. Players haven't been able to play any online content due to a significant security threat. Thankfully, the worst seems to be beyond them, as FromSoftware has officially informed us about restoring online services in the game.
One player detected a significant security threat earlier, which could compromise the entire player's system. Interestingly, the same danger existed in the closed beta of Elden Ring and was patched out. However, there was no similar respite for Dark Souls III players who played the game on PC.
Moreover, the censorship of online services wasn't just put on the third game of the series. Both Dark Souls and Dark Souls II were given the same treatment as FromSoftware didn't want to put anyone at risk. After months of patient waiting, it seems happier times await all these players. While the service has been restored for the third game, work is being done to provide solutions for Parts 1 and 2.
It all started nearly a month before the release date of Elden Ring as one user found out several problematic things. Numerous cheats and exploits existed in all three games of the Dark Souls series. While some weren't quite malicious, few could have resulted in dangerous outcomes.
Since then, there has been a period of complete online darkness for Dark Souls III PC players. On August 25, FromSoftware officially informed us about restoring online services via their official Japanese Twitter channel.
More importantly, the same outcome for the first two games can occur relatively soon. PvP servers for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls Remastered stay offline while writing.
The decision FromSoftware had taken wasn't easy for the players
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