Dark Souls: Remastered for the Nintendo Switch is no longer going to launch as originally planned on May 25.
From Software says the port's rollout has been moved to sometime this summer, and there's no word on a solid release date.
Dark Souls: Remastered Delayed
From the look of things, the team behind the notoriously hard game may have run into a couple of problems in its development. It doesn't explain what happened, only saying that the delay is because of "various reasons." In other words, the developers might need more time to polish the remaster for the hybrid console.
"The new release timing gives the development team the time needed to make sure Nintendo Switch players can fully appreciate the true 'Dark Souls' experience anytime and anywhere," Bandai Namco said (via Variety).
By the same token, the launch of the Solaire of Astoria amiibo is also being pushed back, which was previously slated to hit the shelves the same day as the remaster for the Switch. The figure will let players unlock the "Praise the Sun" gesture, but it can be accessed through other means in the game.
For a bit of good news, Dark Souls: Remastered for the PC on Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One is still scheduled to launch on May 25.
Due to the nature of causality, we must announce that the Nintendo Switch version of #DarkSoulsRemastered will be pushed back to summer of 2018, and with it, the release of the Solaire of Astora amiibo. PC/PS4/X1 versions will maintain their May 25th release date. — Dark Souls (@DarkSoulsGame) April 17, 2018
Don't Forget The Network Test
One way to take the port out for a spin without waiting for its full release in summer is the promised "network test." It's expected to be available before the game officially rolls out, giving players the opportunity to get a good feel of playing it on a portable console.
Given the circumstances, it's safe to assume that the tests for the PS4 and Xbox One will go live earlier.
Some highlights of the remaster include better visuals and improved frame rate, though the Switch version will be locked to 30 fps. The best part is it's going to come with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Dark Souls: Remastered is going to set buyers back by $39.99 for the PS4, Xbox One, and the Switch. The price for the PC version is yet to be announced.
