What Is The Dark Souls Archthrones Mod?

When it comes to the Souls franchise, Dark Souls 3 holds a special place in the hearts of many fans, with numerous enthusiasts still favoring it over the latest addition to the franchise, Elden Ring. With such a dedicated player base for an older game, the community would inevitably come together to create mod expansions.

Indeed, that's precisely what has occurred, as the Archthrones Team has released one of the largest and most expansive mods for Dark Souls 3 to date, named Dark Souls Archthrones. It's an impressive undertaking, to say the least, and if you want to know more about this then keep reading as we delve into the details surrounding it below.

What Is The Dark Souls Archthrones Mod?

In contrast to smaller mods that typically introduce new items or adversaries, Dark Souls Archthrones represents a comprehensive overhaul of the core Dark Souls 3 experience built by the Archthrones Team, offering players an entirely new narrative to explore. While the game remains grounded within the Dark Souls universe, it ventures into fresh territories amalgamated from nearly every installment in the Souls Series, including Demon's Souls.

This fusion encompasses an array of elements: weapons, armor, foes, bosses, NPCs, and more, each either paying homage to past games (such as Pheonix Tower, Irithyll, which is a reworked version of Heide's Tower of Flame from Dark Souls 2) or contributing to the creation of brand new areas like the beautiful Carthus of the Sands. These various new and returning areas offer players a fresh journey within the familiar Dark Souls feel, particularly the feel of Dark Souls 3.

The central gameplay mechanic is reminiscent of Demon's Souls, as players find themselves situated within a Nexus known as the Nexus of Embers. Upon conversing with the Firekeeper (reminiscent of the one in Dark Souls 3), players unlock the Archthrones, which serve as gateways to various worlds ripe for exploration and conquest.

For newcomers, we recommend tackling the Archthrone of the Xanthous Scholars initially, as the adversaries are suitably matched to your starting character, sparing you from undue difficulty early in your playthrough. Nevertheless, as is customary in Souls-style games, expect frequent deaths and formidable challenges, albeit within a meticulously crafted experience based on our initial impressions.

Initial feedback indicates smooth performance for most players, with enemies offering a blend of novelty and familiarity, bosses posing significant challenges without seeming insurmountable, and the nascent storyline of Archthrones already proving captivating. Stay tuned for further updates as we keep you informed on the latest guides, news, and developments surrounding the recently released demo of Dark Souls Archthrones.