A fan-made mod has just been released that turnsDark Souls: Remasteredinto a completely cooperative experience.Dark Soulswas the start of a beloved franchise and the followup to FromSoftware’s successfulDemon’s Souls.TheSoulsgames were so successful that they started their own Soulslike genre, and FromSoft decided to revisit the first game in 2018 with a remaster. As with most of theSoulsgames, the title offered players very limited co-op elements, with interactions generally lasting no longer than a boss battle.
Fans who wish they could experience the remaster together with a friend are in luck. The new Seamless Co-op mod forDark Souls: Remastered,created byYuion Nexus Mods,allows fans to play the entire game cooperatively from start to finish. The mod comes from the creator of theextremely popularElden Ringmod, which did the same for the latest entry in FromSoft’s Souslike series. TheDark Souls: Remasteredmod has only been out for two days and already has over 8,000 downloads.
Dark Souls: Remastered Mod Lets You Experience The Game With A Friend (Or Five)
Several Additional Changes Make Co-Op Feel Well-Integrated
The co-op feature already built intoDark Souls: Remasteredlets playerscall for reinforcement for certain bosses, but it doesn’t extend the co-op experience beyond that. The Seamless Co-op modlets fans playDark Souls: Remasteredin co-op “with no restrictions,“says the mod’s description. This allows players to go through the entire game together with others, letting up to five additional players to join the host.
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To make this possible, the mod’s creator hasintegrated second player functionality into the game.For instance, players who die will now respawn in the last bonfire where they rested instead of disconnecting. The mod also gets rid of fog walls and barriers, which generally separate the single-player sections from the boss arenas where others can be summoned to help. Several additional changes have been made to accommodate the multiplayer aspect, including synchronized NPC dialogue and bonfires that reset the world for everyone.
The Seamless Co-Op Dark Souls Mod Is Still In Alpha
Expect Bugs As The Creator Irons Out Issues
The mod’s creator Yui makes it very clear in the mod’s description that if you want a bug-free experience, you won’t find it here. That’s becausethe Seamless Co-op mod is still in alpha and continues to be updated regularly.Players who use the mod are encouraged to document and report any issues in as much detail as possible to help Yui iron out all the bugs.
Even in its bug-riddled state, the Seamless Co-op mod forDark Souls: Remasteredis a great way to pass the time until FromSoft’s next title.Elden Ring Nightreignwill be released on May 30 and promises afully co-op experienceset in the world ofElden Ring,allowing fans to play together. Until then, players can continue to enjoy the previous titles cooperatively, thanks to mod creators like Yui.
