Timeline: FromSoftware Soulsbourne Games Timeline

Feb 5, 2009

Demon's Souls Released

First released in Japan, later released in the U.S. on October 6th as a PlayStation 3 game. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Sep 22, 2011

Dark Souls Released

First released in Japan, later released in the U.S. on October 4 as a PlayStation 3 game. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Aug 24, 2012

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Released

PC edition included the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Oct 23, 2012

Dark Souls DLC Artorias of the Abyss Released

The first DLC FromSoftware ever released. Added for consoles players of the original Dark Souls release. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Mar 11, 2014

Dark Souls II Released

Console version only. March 13th for Japan and Australia. March 14th for Europe. PC Version was released on April 25th. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Jul 22, 2014

Crown of the Sunken King DLC Released

First of the Dark Souls II: The Lost Crowns DLC. "One drowned in poison." (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Aug 26, 2014

Crown of the Old Iron King DLC Released

Second of the Dark Souls II: The Lost Crowns DLC. "Another succumbed to flame." (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Sep 29, 2014

Crown of the Ivory King DLC Released

Third of the Dark Souls II: The Lost Crowns DLC. "Still another slumbers in a realm of ice." (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Mar 24, 2015

Bloodborne Released

North America release only. Released on March 25th in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, March 26th in Japan, March 27th in the UK and Ireland. PlayStation release only. Not available on any other platforms. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Apr 1, 2015

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin Released

Available on all platforms. Remaster of the original game with several improvements and contains all of The Lost Crowns DLC. Considered the definitive edition to this day. (Brendan, 2022) (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Nov 24, 2015

Bloodbourne: Old Hunters DLC Released

Added as an expansion to the original game. Only available on PlayStation. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Nov 27, 2015

Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition Released

Only available on PlayStation. Added as part of the PS4 console update. Contains the original game and Old Hunters DLC. Considered the definitive edition to this day. (Brendan, 2022) (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Mar 24, 2016

Dark Souls III Released

Japan release only. Worldwide release on all platforms on April 12th. This, and the separate DLC purchases are considered the definitive edition of the game in North America. (Brendan, 2022) (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Oct 24, 2016

Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel DLC Released

Released on all platforms as an expansion of the original game. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Mar 28, 2017

Dark Souls III: The Ringed City DLC Released

Released on all platforms as an expansion of the original game. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Apr 20, 2017

Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition Released

Available on all platforms. Contains the base game and all DLC. Europe and Asia release only. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024) (Zapata, 2021)

May 25, 2018

Dark Souls Remastered Released

Available on all platforms. A remaster of the original game which includes the DLC. Considered the definitive edition to this day. (Brendan, 2022) (FromSoftware Inc, 2024) (Zapata, 2021).

Mar 22, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Released

Available on all platforms. A free DLC expansion was added on October 20, 2020. Considered the definitive edition to this day. (FromSoftware Inc, 2024).

Nov 12, 2020

Demon's Souls Remake Released

North America, Australia, and New Zealand release only. Released worldwide November 19th. Remake of the original game for PlayStation 5. Only available on PlayStation. Considered the definitive edition to this day. (Zapata, 2021)