Dark Souls 3 Release Date Confirmed, Jaw-Dropping New Trailer Released

Bandai Namco has confirmed Dark Souls 3 will launch in North America, South America, and Europe on April 12. Along with this, developer From Software has updated its YouTube channel with a new gameplay video.

Judging from its title, the video seems to have been set for a debut at Sony's PlayStation Experience event this week but has appeared online a little early. It encapsulates a number of previously unseen areas and enemy types. The action starts with a player running along a path towards a large castle-like structure. A few steps in huge spears begin landing at his feet, as if thrown by a distant giant.

Later on in the video we're given a look at an open courtyard area, where what initially looks like a tree suddenly turns around and becomes a mammoth boss. It stomps its feet and inches around the arena, attempting to crush the player. It's an impressive and, frankly, disgusting-looking thing. There's also a quintessentially Dark Souls moment towards the end which we won't spoil.

Bandai Namco has also detailed the Collector's and Day One editions of the game. The Day One Edition is priced at $59.99 and will include the following:

Dark Souls 3 software
Prima Starter Guide
Official soundtrack
Exclusive O-Sleeve packaging
The Collector's Edition, meanwhile, is priced at $129.99 and will feature the following:

Dark Souls 3 software
Prima Starter Guide
Official soundtrack
Official art book
Cloth game map
10” Red Knight Statue
Collector's box
Speaking to GameSpot, Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki indicated he is interested in wrapping up the Souls saga with this game and said he believes From Software should aggressively pursue new ideas. Read our full Dark Souls 3 interview here.