At Sony’s PS5 Showcase, we got another look at the anticipated Demon’s Souls remake from developer Bluepoint Studios. The new trailer shows off a great deal of gameplay, including a boss fight that ends like many of yours will when the game launches: death. According to the PlayStation Blog, it’ll be a launch title for PS5 when the system releases in November.
The trailer for the Demon’s Souls remake originally stated the game would be available on PC too. However, this video was taken down shortly after it was published, sparking speculation that the mention of a PC version could have been an error, or revealed earlier than intended. Sony has since confirmed to Kotaku that the listing was incorrect and Demon’s Souls will only be coming to PS5.
The Demon’s Souls remake was first revealed at a PS5 event in June, and it was nearly unrecognizable due to the total graphical overhaul. The trailer shows how this upgrade translates to gameplay, and so far, the results are incredibly promising. There are no UI elements to speak of (likely toggled off for the demo), but the additional fidelity, smoothness, and expanded art direction really give Demon’s Souls a next-generation feel.
The remake is said to include a few enhancements, including a “Fractured Mode” and the ability to choose graphical settings that prioritize fidelity or frame rate. Despite rumors suggesting a release date, Sony didn’t give any suggestions as to when Demon’s Souls will be launching.
As noted above, the end of the trailer contains some curious wording. It says Demon’s Souls is “not available on other consoles for a limited time. Also available on PC.” That would seem to open the door for a release on Xbox Series X and S, although that’s unconfirmed as of this time.
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