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Dark Souls' Archthrones Mod Now Available on NexusMods

Mar 19, 2024 1:55 PM

The "Dark Souls: Archthrones" mod has recently been released for Dark Souls 3 and is now available for gamers to download on NexusMods. This ambitious fan-made project presents an alternative narrative set within the Dark Souls universe. It draws inspiration from Demon's Souls in terms of level structure while incorporating iconic locations from the complete Dark Souls series that players can explore across five different worlds.

In terms of gameplay, "Dark Souls: Archthrones" remains faithful to the foundational mechanics of the Dark Souls series but introduces new combat abilities which include guard counters, perfect blocking, deflecting, and back-step guard cancelling. The mod is expansive, containing 17 boss fights and a variety of fresh weapons, armors, and NPCs for players to discover.

The release serves as an exciting interlude for fans waiting for the upcoming "Shadow of the Erdtree" expansion for Elden Ring, another highly acclaimed title by the same developers, FromSoftware. These games are known for their challenging gameplay and immersive worlds, and this mod appears to continue that tradition for the passionate Dark Souls community.

What new features does the "Dark Souls: Archthrones" mod include for Dark Souls 3?

"Dark Souls: Archthrones" adds new combat abilities such as guard counters, perfect blocking, deflecting, and back-step guard cancelling to Dark Souls 3's gameplay along with 17 new boss fights and a variety of new weapons, armor, and NPCs.

Background Information: Originally released in 2016, Dark Souls 3 is the final installment in the Dark Souls series by FromSoftware, known for its challenging gameplay and deep lore. Building on the legacy of its predecessors, including Demon's Souls and the earlier Dark Souls games, this action RPG has garnered a dedicated fanbase. Since the series' conclusion, many fans have engaged in creating mods like "Dark Souls: Archthrones" to continue exploring and expanding the game's universe, keeping the community active and engaged long after the game's initial release.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-03-19 14:18:03
The Dark Souls: Archthrones mod sounds like a labor of love, offering a fresh narrative and expanded gameplay within the challenging world of Dark Souls 3. These new combat abilities and boss fights will surely reignite the passion of the game's dedicated community while we eagerly await more Souls-like goodness in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-03-19 14:12:03
The Dark Souls: Archthrones mod for Dark Souls 3 sounds like a fan-made labor of love, introducing fresh combat abilities and a wealth of new content to explore. It's great to see the community's creativity flourishing, offering a compelling alternative narrative within the iconic Dark Souls universe. This kind of dedication from passionate fans keeps the game alive and thriving, providing an exciting experience while we eagerly await new official content from the developers.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-03-19 14:06:03
The Dark Souls: Archthrones mod sounds like a real treat for Dark Souls 3 fans, adding new combat abilities and a slew of fresh content to dive into. It's great to see the dedicated community keeping the Dark Souls universe alive and thriving with imaginative projects like this. Time to gear up and dive back into the challenge
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