Hi everyone. Later today, From Software and Namco Bandai Games welcomes you back to the deadly world of Lordran. Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about Dark Souls, but more precisely about Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss, the new downloadable content pack released today on PlayStation Network.
This new content has been designed to satisfy the never-ending hunger for adventure and exploration of those players who haven’t yet lost their mind after countless deaths in the original game. It perfectly integrates the existing storyline and lets you unveil some mysteries about the lost kingdom of Oolacile and the (in)glorious past of Artorias, one of the four champions of Gwyn, the lord of Cinder.
As you can expect, the new maps are filled with terrible bosses and original fearsome monsters as well as tons of those deadly traps that have you bellowing “Noooooo” at the screen (and possibly tossing your controller in its general direction).
Loot lovers are not forgotten either – expect your inner ‘gotta-get-them-all’ instincts to awaken once again, with loads of new special souls, armour sets and weapons to collect.
Last but not least, the online features have also been updated, with the addition online matchmaking features for both co-op and player vs. player gameplay. In a special secret arena, you will be able to check your abilities and your shiny new equipment against the most skilled fighters in the world.
You can download Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss from the PlayStation Network today for €12.99/£9.99.
And if you have never experienced Dark Souls, don’t miss the chance to grab the new edition of the game, titled Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition that comes out in shops this Friday 26th October for PlayStation 3, including the original game and the additional content.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:02 am by Fred Dutton
Just hook it to my veins!
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:07 am by Scatigno
Can’t wait for this. Beating Dark Souls was probably one of my biggest gaming accomplishments. It was a brutal but incredible experience and I’m glad that I persevered until the end. I feel sorry for anyone that stopped playing the game after the first initial hours. They have missed out on one of the best games of this generation.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:12 am by Radim_cz_eu
WHERE ARE THE TROPHIES ? It’s year 2012 lol
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:16 am by Mister_G
Brilliant! Wish I hadn’t clicked on that 1st picture though, it’s a tiny spoiler.
The wait is finally over
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:34 am by MaxiM_82
Can’t wait for today’s evening ;]
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:34 am by helghast102
Waiting on that store update!
Played the PC version using a certain crappy official controller that I won’t name here, I’ll be very glad to play the new content with a real controller!
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:34 am by X_Weapon
Decent pricing.
This will be my 2nd piece of dlc that I buy after ‘Behind Her Blue Flame’ for VC.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:38 am by BiosNova
Are the co-op features on the DLC only?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:40 am by Rochala
Any chance to see the Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition at PSN?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:48 am by KylieDog
Will Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition require an online pass like regular Dark Souls does?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:50 am by the1free_man
I’ve been playing Dark souls for the last month or so. I’m near the end, so this comes at a perfect moment for me.
But you may want to mention that a few things have to be accomplished in the game to be able to access the DLC. So that people wouldn’t freak out if it’s not there waiting for them in the main menu.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:50 am by PIREDERAS
Nice! Can’t wait!
Any chance for a PS Plus discount?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:56 am by ZACHSP8
This is good news, I found Demon Souls better game thank Dark Souls but still good news
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:56 am by silent_strike95
Man, I’m tempted to get this. Would give me a good incentive to go back and complete yet another playthrough of Dark Souls. Nice price, too, so it’s VERY tempting!
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 11:59 am by toddhunter
How much for the best part of Europe…Australia?
Can currently get the PC version for about $30, so hoping the DLC will be closer to $15 not say $25.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:19 pm by Chocobo115
Xenosaga HD collection please.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:24 pm by Und3rmind_
What time till the PSN update so we can download the dlc?
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:27 pm by Fred Dutton
The Store updates every Wednesday between 3.00pm and 5.00pm BST.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:30 pm by radiant_ch
“Just hook it to my veins!”
@Fred Dutton: There’s nothing I could add to that
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:45 pm by Konrad512
Too bad there are no new trophies. I think I’m gonna save my money for Okami HD next week
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:50 pm by BR_Ben
Is there any discount for plus members?
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:51 pm by Fred Dutton
Not on this one I’m afraid
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:55 pm by KylieDog
When is store update post?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 12:55 pm by extermin8or_
Hell Yes
this is what shall occupy me till next wednesday 
when AC3 and AC:liberations come out- sony should get a souls game made for ps vita; would sell tonnes of vita’s too purely from people getting annoyed and throwing their vita’s around as they would theur controller before having to buy a new one lol
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:11 pm by CoolRichy008UK
YE WE WANT STORE UPDATE INFO NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:26 pm by Fred Dutton
Calm down chief!
Store Update post will go live at 3.00pm.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:27 pm by Pumpkin_head16
What time does the AUSTRALIAN store update?
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:29 pm by Fred Dutton
Forgive me, my time zone maths is terrible. The Australian store will update in the next 2 to 4 hours.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:30 pm by Pumpkin_head16
thnanks, love you now
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:32 pm by millgate1
Haha, so I’m assuming you’re excited, Fred?
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:46 pm by Fred Dutton
Heh, belive me, excited isn’t the word! LOVE this game.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:34 pm by monoliet
ubber game
only dlc littel bit to late
i have nowh other games i need to focus on .
tomoro = moh: warfichters lim edition 59€
next week ac 3 join ore die edition 79.95€+ ac3 vita 36.90€
then hitman : liberation benelux edition = 49.90 €
then far cry 3 insane edition 79.95€
future dlc of borderlands2 = i like game a loth
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:53 pm by monoliet
Fred Dutton
when u gone update us on psn store update of the week ?
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 1:58 pm by Fred Dutton
3.00pm BST – not too long to wait now.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:07 pm by zeeky94
Please say the retail prepare to die edition is compatible with the originals save?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:30 pm by remb21
I have one question to make…
I already have the original Dark SOuls – Limited Edition and I pre-ordered the Prepare to DIe Edition, does this version comes with the artbook, poster, etc, just like the PC version did? If not I would cancel my pre-order and buy the DLC digitally on the PS Store…
I love this game, I don’t play it for more than 3 months because I want to experience some of that difficulty level again, after more than 600 hours of play time, obtaining the Platinum in 3 weeks and reaching the end for maybe the 40th time, I really started to miss that difficult I experienced before… I also played Demon’s SOuls, IMO these are two of the best games ever released on the PS3.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:34 pm by StickyMout
this is pathetic, the dlc is meant to b out. psn aus hasn’t released it on the day its meant to be released. so far its been a whole day. pic up u act sony.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:36 pm by StickyMout
its the 25th why is it saying i posted on the 24th?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:41 pm by kucharzPro
Anybody got it yet ?
PsStore is still not updated in Poland
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:58 pm by Fred Dutton
Should be very soon – the Store updates between 3pm and 5pm BST.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 2:55 pm by chrisboers
#32 StickyMout: It’s still the 24th UTC.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 3:06 pm by Trym13
Can`t wait! :O
I hate the random update times though -.-
It`s out in the UK now?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 3:34 pm by remb21
Oh Fred, what should I do? Cancel my pre-order of the retail version (I only want it if it comes with the extra stuff like the posters) and buy the DLC on the PS Store or not?
If you don’t know about the retail edition contents, who can I contact to answer me that?
:S :S :S
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 3:57 pm by Fred Dutton
Sorry, I’m not sure about this! I’m chasing Olivier…
Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 4:02 pm by Fred Dutton
Right, I have an answer – the Prepare to Die Edition doesn’t include artbook and poster, it’s just a standard package.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 4:23 pm by StickyMout
man they should say that aus gets it on the 25th so im not checking for
it every few min. it clearly said 24th aus. some advertisement on psn would be nice. *deleted*
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 4:37 pm by Capt_Darling
I’ve just cancelled my pre-order for the retail version because of the lack of the physical extras.
Many people including various websites were under the impression that these would be included, of course Namco never actually stated it but they never (seemed) to make an effort to clarify matters.
Poor communication on the part of Namco Bandai but then again why provide information which would result in the loss of sales.
Having said all of that, Demon’s Souls & Dark Souls are my favourite PS3 games.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 4:53 pm by RSRtaxt
One question when PSN finally updates, the dlc will be a european event (in other words UK will not get 1st and Spain 2nd, etc..)
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 5:06 pm by cemionlineownage
mann i cant wait to die!!! Whens it coming out??
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 5:33 pm by azza1974
its on the store but wont download help!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 5:40 pm by RSRtaxt
same problem here… not available
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 5:55 pm by PorcusHawk
Same as #40 and #41, telling me that the ‘Content isn’t available at this time’ or something to that effect.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:03 pm by cemionlineownage
damn, i cant find it on psn turkey :/
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:08 pm by azza1974
and now its vanished altogether from the store! whats going on psn?
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:09 pm by herviross_2
I can see a banner for the DLC on the store page, but I’m unable to download it =/
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:09 pm by Ullsokk
I cant even find the game on psn. when is this suppose to be available in Norway? I can see the unfinished swan is there, which is supposed to arrive today.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:11 pm by cemionlineownage
yeah same here
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:35 pm by oyv666
This is so lame.. Why do we Europeans always get stuff a day or two later then everybody else ? You make us all feel like second rate customers and it’s extremely annoying. These days online/co-op is a huge part of almost every game and when all of your non-European friends get dlc’s/games a couple of days before us you ruin some of the experience.
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Posted on 24 October, 2012 at 6:37 pm by cynic_one
What’s going on? There is a banner in the “Games” section but selecting it only displays “This content cannot be selected at this time.”, in both PL and UK stores.
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