With only a few weeks to go until the launch of Demon's Souls and the PlayStation 5, Sony has released a new gameplay trailer of the highly anticipated remake.
Similar to the previous Demon's Souls trailer, the new gameplay trailer showcases some re-envisioned locations, boss fights, and enemies that players will encounter as they journey through the world of Boletaria.
Sony seems to pushing Demon's Souls as a marquee title on the PlayStation 5, a major change from the company's initial stance on the PS3 original. The trailer shows the main character navigating through the Stonefang Tunnels and using lifts to get to new locations. Eventually a boss fight ensues with the player encountering the Armor Spider.
Ray-tracing and the jump in power of the PlayStation 5 are showcased in this battle, with the Armor Spider spewing out fireballs and boxing in the player in a small tunnel. Like in the original game, the Armor Spider seems to be weak to magic attacks.
As the player progresses through the area, the classic Crystal Lizards can be seen. If killed, rare items can be collected from the lizards to build up weapons and armor in the game. From there Bluepoint showcases the mace as a weapon with its more brutal attacks and unique animations.
After finally navigating caverns full of bones and sinew, the player is face-to-face with the Flamelurker, a classic Demon's Souls boss that is fought in a unique arena. The Flamelurker is both fast and agile and will likely be a challenge for new and seasoned players alike.
The trailer finally ends with a quick montage of enemies players can expect to encounter in the game with Gold Skeletons, a Mind Flayer, and a glimpse of the Blue Dragon as it blows fire towards players and teasing players of what's to come. With industry insiders stating Demon's Souls has reportedly gone gold, the wait won't be much longer.
Along with the normal edition of the game, Bluepoint is also releasing a digital Deluxe Edition of Demon's Souls. The special edition will include the original soundtrack for the game as well as a whole bunch of usable souls, some powerful weapons, and unique armor in the game. This has led to some fans being upset believing this gives players who own the edition a boon up in multiplayer combat. It's worth noting that Demon's Souls is filled with all sorts of unique builds focusing on strength, magic or stamina so players can expect some tough competition at release.
Demon's Souls launches November 12 on the PlayStation 5.