Dark Souls: Remastered for Nintendo Switch gets an October 19th release date

Praise the sun Dark Souls fans and Nintendo Switch players, Bandai Namco today has finally announced a new release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Dark Souls: Remastered along with the Solaire of Astora amiibo.

October 19th, 2018 is the new launch date, although there will be a Network Test in the near future… apparently. Read up on our review of the PC and console version, here.

See the announcement from Bandai Namco below.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today confirms that DARK SOULS: Remastered for Nintendo Switch and the Solaire of Astora amiibo will launch on October 19, 2018. An online Network Test will be scheduled for DARK SOULS: Remastered for Nintendo Switch prior to release. More information regarding the Network Test will be available soon.

With the unique portable capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, players will be able to experience DARK SOULS? groundbreaking action-RPG gameplay that has inspired millions of players around the world anywhere at any time. Explore deserted castles, dark forests, decrepit towns, and many other haunting areas filled with fearsome beasts small and large. Throughout their adventures across Lordran players will build their character by strategically adapting to daunting foes while amassing a large collection of weapons, armor, magic and sorceries to wield for a truly unique playstyle.