Story
41h 5m
Length of Dark Souls
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Extras
58h 54m
Complete
107h 36m
*Updated
About Dark Souls
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game known for its challenging gameplay, deep lore, and intricate world design. Released in 2011, it offers players a rich experience filled with atmospheric environments, formidable enemies, and complex character customization options. Players navigate a haunting and interconnected world, facing difficult combat scenarios that require strategy and skill. The game's unique death mechanic and minimal guidance encourage exploration and discovery, creating a sense of achievement when overcoming its numerous obstacles. Overall, Dark Souls is celebrated for its difficulty, rewarding gameplay, and immersive storytelling.
Dark Souls is available on PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
Additional Content of Dark Souls
Dark Souls has 1 DLC/Expansions:
| Expansion/DLC | Story | Extras | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss | 5h 41m | 6h 10m | 8h 7m |
How long is Dark Souls?
The times below represent the possible times you could dedicate to Dark Souls based on how you play it, detailing also the average times depending on players’ skill levels.
Based on the data provided by 237 players, Dark Souls it has an average duration of 41 hours and 5 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly tend to complete it in an average time of 75 hours. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 24 hours and 7 minutes.
Based on the data provided by 262 players, if you also complete the extras, including optional objectives or side missions from Dark Souls, the average time is 58 hours and 54 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly tend to complete it in an average time of 137 hours and 12 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 35 hours and 6 minutes.
Based on the data provided by 101 players, if you complete the story along with the optional objectives and also achieve all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Dark Souls finishing it 100%, it will last an average of 107 hours and 36 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly tend to complete it in an average time of 293 hours and 39 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 65 hours and 42 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 237 | 41h 5m | 75h 0m | 24h 7m |
| Extras | 262 | 58h 54m | 137h 12m | 35h 6m |
| Complete | 101 | 107h 36m | 293h 39m | 65h 42m |
Length of Dark Souls by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of Dark Souls based on each playstyle across all platforms it is played on:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 264 | 39h 27m | 56h 33m | 98h 13m |
| PlayStation 3 | 179 | 43h 9m | 5h 57m | 12h 48m |
| Xbox 360 | 134 | 7h 10m | 5h 55m | 121h 7m |
| Xbox One | 13 | 5h 5m | 49h 18m | 69h 8m |
| Xbox Series X/S | 3 | 7h 28m | 39h 49m | 9h 18m |
Speedruns of Dark Souls
These are the statistical data for speedruns of Dark Souls submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4h 18m | 3h 18m | 9h 57m | 0h 31m |
Records of Dark Souls
Now let’s look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Dark Souls to finish it based on the platforms available, including all playstyles:
- Minimum Time: Playing as quickly as possible, Dark Souls could last 7 hours and 45 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing slowly, Dark Souls could last 485 hours.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that players have spent on Dark Souls to finish it based on the platforms available. These times do not symbolize players’ skill but rather the greater or lesser number of hours someone has spent on the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 7h 45m | 260h 55m |
| PlayStation 3 | Mr/s. Unknown | 9h 42m | 485h 0m |
| Xbox 360 | Mr/s. Unknown | 10h 32m | 485h 0m |
| Xbox One | Mr/s. Unknown | 14h 33m | 97h 0m |
| Xbox Series X/S | Mr/s. Unknown | 17h 52m | 83h 25m |
