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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition
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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition player count chart
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
History from Aug 1, 2012
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 81 | -12.9% | 156 |
| October 2026 | 93 | -19.13% | 162 |
| September 2026 | 115 | -3.95% | 219 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +11.22% | 228 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -0.49% | 205 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -2.37% | 206 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +3.94% | 211 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -0.98% | 203 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -18.33% | 205 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -3.09% | 251 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +17.19% | 259 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +4.74% | 221 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +13.44% | 211 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +3.91% | 186 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -16.74% | 179 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -8.9% | 215 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -8.88% | 236 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +7.92% | 259 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -17.53% | 240 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +1.39% | 291 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +1.41% | 287 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +4.43% | 283 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +17.32% | 271 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +10% | 231 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -7.08% | 210 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -7.38% | 226 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -31.84% | 244 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -14.15% | 358 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +5.57% | 417 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +49.06% | 395 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -9.56% | 265 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -10.12% | 293 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +4.49% | 326 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +18.18% | 312 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +15.28% | 264 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -16.42% | 229 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -5.52% | 274 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +10.69% | 290 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -2.6% | 262 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -10.03% | 269 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +26.16% | 299 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -4.82% | 237 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -12.01% | 249 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -19.6% | 283 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -0.56% | 352 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +4.12% | 354 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +31.78% | 340 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -1.15% | 258 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +8.3% | 261 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -7.66% | 241 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -1.51% | 261 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -3.64% | 265 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -9.54% | 275 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -45.32% | 304 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -33.41% | 556 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -18.85% | 835 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +45.34% | 1,029 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +18% | 708 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +12.57% | 600 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -19% | 533 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +61.67% | 658 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -13.03% | 407 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -7.87% | 468 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +1.8% | 508 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -8.78% | 499 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -2.5% | 547 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +1.81% | 561 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -13.91% | 551 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -8.18% | 640 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -14.9% | 697 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +12.81% | 819 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -12.53% | 726 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +89.07% | 830 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -20.04% | 439 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -9.41% | 549 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -6.77% | 606 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -3.42% | 650 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -20.82% | 673 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -6.39% | 850 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +12.52% | 908 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +1.51% | 807 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +22.12% | 795 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +9.6% | 651 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +14.23% | 594 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -1.33% | 520 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +0% | 527 |
| September 2019 | n/a | -8.35% | 527 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -1.37% | 575 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -17.3% | 583 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -16.86% | 705 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -19.47% | 848 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +1.64% | 1,053 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -15.84% | 1,036 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -37.89% | 1,231 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +93.74% | 1,982 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +12.05% | 1,023 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -5.78% | 913 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +5.44% | 969 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -17.8% | 919 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -32.37% | 1,118 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -42.82% | 1,653 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +5.43% | 2,891 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +1.56% | 2,742 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -0.41% | 2,700 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -16.61% | 2,711 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -20.18% | 3,251 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +41.03% | 4,073 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +15.94% | 2,888 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -15.93% | 2,491 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +12.41% | 2,963 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -9.63% | 2,636 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -6.33% | 2,917 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -8.09% | 3,114 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -28.82% | 3,388 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -10.37% | 4,760 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +39.21% | 5,311 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -7.31% | 3,815 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -3.83% | 4,116 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +22.29% | 4,280 |
| December 2016 | n/a | -5.99% | 3,500 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -27.04% | 3,723 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +56.97% | 5,103 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -5.02% | 3,251 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -43.99% | 3,423 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -6.57% | 6,111 |
| June 2016 | n/a | -34.32% | 6,541 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -11.46% | 9,959 |
| April 2016 | n/a | +27.07% | 11,248 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +29.13% | 8,852 |
| February 2016 | n/a | +18.21% | 6,855 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +14.02% | 5,799 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +31.76% | 5,086 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -13.2% | 3,860 |
| October 2015 | n/a | -22.43% | 4,447 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +16.74% | 5,733 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +26.18% | 4,911 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -12.42% | 3,892 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +6.19% | 4,444 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -23.34% | 4,185 |
| April 2015 | n/a | +0.18% | 5,459 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +20.07% | 5,449 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -18.76% | 4,538 |
| January 2015 | n/a | -11.84% | 5,586 |
| December 2014 | n/a | +62.75% | 6,336 |
| November 2014 | n/a | +57.74% | 3,893 |
| October 2014 | n/a | -14.34% | 2,468 |
| September 2014 | n/a | -18.73% | 2,881 |
| August 2014 | n/a | -34.08% | 3,545 |
| July 2014 | n/a | -7.85% | 5,378 |
| June 2014 | n/a | -23.68% | 5,836 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +9.1% | 7,647 |
| April 2014 | n/a | -31.1% | 7,009 |
| March 2014 | n/a | +28.63% | 10,173 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -23.84% | 7,909 |
| January 2014 | n/a | +5.64% | 10,385 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +8.43% | 9,831 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +63.05% | 9,067 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -26.32% | 5,561 |
| September 2013 | n/a | +23.02% | 7,547 |
| August 2013 | n/a | -31.39% | 6,135 |
| July 2013 | n/a | +138.39% | 8,942 |
| June 2013 | n/a | -8.53% | 3,751 |
| May 2013 | n/a | -17.78% | 4,101 |
| April 2013 | n/a | +8.79% | 4,988 |
| March 2013 | n/a | +24.32% | 4,585 |
| February 2013 | n/a | -51.63% | 3,688 |
| January 2013 | n/a | +31.93% | 7,624 |
| December 2012 | n/a | +43.01% | 5,779 |
| November 2012 | n/a | +9.72% | 4,041 |
| October 2012 | n/a | -55.36% | 3,683 |
| September 2012 | n/a | -21.84% | 8,250 |
| August 2012 | n/a | n/a | 10,555 |
How many people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?
116 people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,711 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 116 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 132.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition player count trend
Over the last 30 days DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition averaged a daily peak of 132 players, down 15% compared with the 30 days before (156). Its highest point this month (156) is 26% below the same period last year (211). In its first month after release (Aug 24, 2012) it peaked at 10,555 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 11,248, set on Apr 1, 2016.
Best time to play DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition
Based on the last 14 days, DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 55% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition players by hour and weekday
When DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition
Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?
- Developer
- FromSoftware, Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Released
- Aug 24, 2012
- Genre
- Action, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 10 languages, 1 with full audio
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DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition achievements
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has 41 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 20.2% of them; the rarest, The Dark Soul, is held by 3.2% of players.
EnkindleLight bonfire flame.72.7%
Estus FlaskAcquire Estus Flask.67.6%
Reach LordranArrive in Lordran.63.6%
Covenant: Way of WhiteDiscover Way of White covenant.44.7%
Ring the Bell (Undead Church)Ring Bell of Awakening at Undead Church.42.8%
Ring the Bell (Quelaag's Domain)Ring Bell of Awakening in Quelaag's domain.34.2%
Reach Anor LondoArrive in Anor Londo.31.7%
LordvesselAcquire the Lordvessel.29.4%
Rite of KindlingAcquire the Rite of Kindling.28.6%
Art of AbysswalkingAcquire the Art of Abysswalking.28.3%
Covenant: Chaos ServantHidden achievement26.6%
Defeat Seath the ScalelessHidden achievement24.4%
Defeat the Four KingsHidden achievement24.2%
Defeat Gravelord NitoHidden achievement24.0%
Covenant: Forest HunterHidden achievement23.4%
Defeat Bed of ChaosHidden achievement23.4%
Covenant: Princess's GuardHidden achievement19.7%
Defeat Crossbreed PriscillaHidden achievement19.5%
To Link the FireHidden achievement17.0%
Defeat the Dark Sun GwyndolinHidden achievement16.5%
Strongest WeaponAcquire best weapon through standard reinforcement.15.3%
Covenant: Path of the DragonHidden achievement14.9%
Covenant: Gravelord ServantHidden achievement14.8%
Covenant: Warrior of SunlightHidden achievement12.5%
Covenant: Blade of the DarkmoonHidden achievement12.2%
Dark LordHidden achievement10.7%
Lightning WeaponAcquire best weapon through lightning reinforcement.9.5%
Covenant: DarkwraithHidden achievement9.3%
Raw WeaponAcquire best weapon through raw reinforcement.7.9%
Divine WeaponAcquire best weapon through divine reinforcement.7.0%
Enchanted WeaponAcquire best weapon through enchanted reinforcement.6.4%
Fire WeaponAcquire best weapon through fire reinforcement.5.7%
Chaos WeaponAcquire best weapon through chaos reinforcement.5.7%
Crystal WeaponAcquire best weapon through crystal reinforcement.5.5%
Occult WeaponHidden achievement5.5%
Wisdom of a SageAcquire all sorceries.5.1%
Bond of a PyromancerAcquire all pyromancies.4.6%
Magic WeaponAcquire best weapon through magic reinforcement.4.6%
Prayer of a MaidenAcquire all miracles.3.6%
Knight's HonorAcquire all rare weapons.3.4%
The Dark SoulAll achievements completed. Congratulations!3.2%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition news and patch notes
- Oct 25, 2022 Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition update
- Jul 27, 2021 Discount program termination
- May 25, 2018 Dark Souls: Remastered has arrived
- Jan 11, 2018 Dark Souls: Remastered is Coming May 25
- Jan 11, 2018 Dark Souls: Remastered is Coming May 25
- Jan 4, 2017 Dark Souls™: Prepare to Die™ Edition now available in Japanese! Patch notes
- Jan 4, 2017 Dark Souls™: Prepare to Die™ Edition now available in Japanese!
- Jan 20, 2015 Region Lock DIED!...In Dark Souls™ Prepare To die Edition
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition FAQ
Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition dead?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a small but active player base. 116 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
How many people play DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?
116 people are playing DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 116 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 11,248 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2016.
Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition growing or declining?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 132, down 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition most active?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition free?
Yes, DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition is free to play on Steam.
Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition good?
Steam players rate DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition Very Positive: 91% of 78,137 reviews are positive.
When did DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition come out?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition was released on Steam on Aug 24, 2012.
Who made DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Is DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition still worth playing?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (116 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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