Dark Souls Trilogy's Multiplayer Tags Removed On Steam
All three Dark Souls games have had their multiplayer tags removed on Steam, suggesting that online servers may be permanently closed. FromSoftware's action role-playing games feature unique multiplayer elements that allow gamers to team up against bosses or invade each others' worlds. Sadly, Dark Souls multiplayer servers went offline back in January after hackers discovered a way to remotely access the computers of other players.
Online multiplayer is a staple of the Dark Souls series, with the mechanic adding a social aspect to the franchise's otherwise lonely fantasy settings. Players interested in jolly cooperation can leave summoning signs, which other players use to recruit them for help against troublesome bosses. Competitive gamers, meanwhile, can invade other players to earn rewards by killing them. The Remote Code Execution exploit unfortunately ruined the fun, with hackers using this technique to damage another player's computer or steal information. FromSoftware was forced to shut down all Dark Souls servers to avoid the exploit, but despite similar multiplayer servers in Elden Ringthe developer's latest game has experienced no RCE issues thus far.
Related: Why You Can't Play Any PC Dark Souls Online Right Now
As reported by The Outerhaven, Steam has removed all mention of multiplayer components from the pages of the Dark Souls trilogy. All three games once listed «Online PVP» and «Online Co-op» as features, but now only «Single-player» is listed for each title. While this may be a temporary measure while FromSoftware works on rebuilding servers, it could also be a sign that Dark Souls PCservers will remain permanently offline. Bandai Namco has made no mention of the servers since January, instead focusing
Read more on screenrant.com
