Players in need of a little help from their friends in Dark Souls have been left hanging as the game's online servers have been shut down indefinitely. The unexpected shutdown has raised concerns among players who have spent years enjoying the online features in Dark Souls II and Dark Souls III, including multiplayer battles, coop gameplay, and community interactions.
The Dark Souls series, developed by FromSoftware, has garnered a massive cult following since its debut. Known for its challenging combat, cryptic storytelling, and interconnected worlds, the franchise has become one of the most influential names in gaming, even coining an entire genre, which has become saturated in recent years. Soulslike games are some of the toughest gaming challenges out there and easily some of the most satisfying to conquer.
FromSoftware announced on October 30, 2026, that both Dark Souls II and Dark Souls III servers were being shut down due to an unspecified server issue, and no return date was given. Four days have passed since the announcement at the time of writing, and the wait is leaving fans questioning whether they will ever come back and what went wrong in the first place.
The announcement has also sparked discussions...
