How To Install and Play Dark Souls Archthrones Mod

If you're eagerly awaiting the Elden Ring DLC but still craving that distinct FromSoftware experience, Dark Souls Archthrones might be just what you need. This community-created mod completely transforms the base game of Dark Souls 3 on PC, offering a fresh adventure set within the Souls franchise universe.

For those eager to dive in, we've got you covered. Below, we'll detail exactly how to install and play the Dark Souls Archthrones mod for Dark Souls 3.

Can You Play The Dark Souls Archthrones Mod?

Downloading and installing the Dark Souls Archthrones mod is relatively straightforward, but there are a few prerequisites you must fulfill beforehand. Firstly, you'll need a clean installation of Dark Souls 3 via Steam, including its DLCs (both Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City are mandatory for mod playability).

Next, you'll need to ensure that you can run the game on your current hardware. Of course, if you could run DS3 then it is likely you will easily be able to run the Archthrones mod, but for your convenience, here are the spec requirements to run the mod as described by mod creators:

Minimum System Requirements

• Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: 12 GB additional space

Once you've ensured these prerequisites are met, you can proceed to download the mod from the official Nexus Mods page.

How To Install Dark Souls Archthrones Mod

You have the option to download either the manual files or the automatic installer. With the manual download, you'll acquire the entire set of necessary files for running the game. Simply copy these files into the "Game" folder on your PC, accessible by right-clicking on DS3 in your Steam Library, selecting "Manage," and then "Browse Local Files."

Alternatively, if you choose the automatic installer (which also contains a readme to help you install it), you'll download a small batch of files, approximately 3MB in size. Copy the contents of this batch into the Game folder as previously mentioned. Upon running the game, it will commence downloading all required files and dependencies (this is a sizable download, around 12GB, so ensure you have sufficient bandwidth available).

Following either of these methods, it's advisable to close the game and restart it to ensure proper loading. Once done, you're ready to dive into Dark Souls Archthrones. If you encounter any issues during the download or installation process, simply attempt to restart the download of the mod and redo the installation/copy process.

You can also consider redownloading DS3 via Steam to ensure you have a fresh copy of the base game if necessary but if all else fails, check out our Archthrones bug/crash fix guide here for more in-depth details on fixing any issues you may come across.