Set in a rich, dark fantasy universe, the games tense dungeon, terrifying enemy encounters and cutting-edge online features make for a completely compelling experience. Dark Souls breaks down barriers with a seamless world that encourages exploration and demands adaptability. As players face terrifying enemies and discover new areas, the games foundation of challenge and reward permeates the experience and provides an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.

In Dark Souls, players have a new friend. Beacon Fire is a key feature that will permeate the entire game
universe, serving a number of important functions for players as they battle through many levels to overcome the uniquely challenging universe.
The Dark Souls game world is seamless, with no distinct levels and few loading times. Throughout the world, the small, warm light of the beacon fire will act as a point of subtle relief that shines in the cold, dark world the player explores. The main features of The Beacon Fire are as follows:
Recovery Point: Use the fire to reset the Life Gauge
Restart Point: When a player dies in the game, they can restart from the last Beacon Fire, helping players progress through adversity and death
Sharing Point: Players can gather around the lighthouse to share the Dark Souls experience