FromSoftware Takes Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 Servers Offline
Online features in both games are down on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and FromSoftware has not given a restoration date.
FromSoftware temporarily disabled the online servers for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 30, 2026, citing an unspecified server issue. The developer has not said what caused the outage or when the servers will return.
With the servers down, cooperative multiplayer, invasions, player messages and other network features are unavailable in both games. Both titles remain playable offline.
FromSoftware said it will share more information once a restoration timeline is available. No estimated return date has been announced. The outage was reported by gamerant.com.
Dark Souls 3 was released on April 2, 2015, and holds a Top Critic Average of 87/100 on OpenCritic, with 89% of critics recommending it. Dark Souls 2 is set in Drangleic, while Dark Souls 3 takes place in Lothric.
Quick answers
Are Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 servers down?
Yes. FromSoftware temporarily disabled the online servers for both games on PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 30, 2026 because of an unspecified server issue.
Can I still play Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 offline?
Yes. Both games remain playable offline, but cooperative multiplayer, invasions, player messages and other network features are unavailable.
When will the Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 servers be back?
No estimated return date has been announced. FromSoftware said it will share more information once a restoration timeline is available.