Dark Souls: Remastered Getting Network Test and an Amiibo for the Switch Version

Written by Brandon Hofer on March 08, 2018

News: All platforms will benefit from the upcoming Network Test while Nintendo Switch gamers will be able to pick up the Solaire of Astora amiibo.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America has confirmed that a free network test will be available for Dark Souls: Remastered prior to the game’s launch as well as an amiibo figure based on Solaire of Astora to be available on launch day. Dark Souls: Remastered, the remaster of the genre-defining and beloved original Dark Souls game will be available on May 25, 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam on PC.

The Dark Souls: Remastered network test will be available for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This free network test will give players the ability to play a part of Dark Souls: Remastered prior to its launch and test the game’s unique online features. More information regarding the Dark Souls: Remastered network test will be available soon.

On May 25, 2018, Nintendo Switch fans can harness the power of the sun with the Solaire of Astora amiibo figure, available exclusively at participating GameStop locations in the United States. By tapping this amiibo on the Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, the popular “Praise the Sun” gesture can be used with reckless abandon from the start of the game (gesture can also be obtained through regular game play). The Solaire of Astora amiibo carries a MSRP of $15.99.

Dark Souls: Remastered will be available May 25, 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and Steam for PC for a MSRP of $39.99. Will you be picking it up?