What is the best order to watch FromSoftware Soulsborne?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

How many titles are in FromSoftware Soulsborne?

FromSoftware Soulsborne currently includes content across multiple formats. Use the section filters to view specific content types and the order variants to choose your preferred viewing order.

Should I watch FromSoftware Soulsborne in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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FromSoftware Soulsborne

edited 2026-05-21

A complete play order for FromSoftware's Soulsborne lineage — every mainline entry from Demon's Souls through Elden Ring, plus all major remakes and remasters. Covers the punishing action-RPG series that spans Demon's Souls (2009) to Elden Ring Nightreign (2025), with remake and remaster editions listed alongside their originals so you can choose the definitive version of each game.

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2009The 2009 PlayStation 3 action-RPG directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki that established the Soulsborne template, initially released in Japan in Feb…

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2011The 2011 FromSoftware action-RPG directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and expanded to PC as Prepare to Die…

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2014FromSoftware's 2014 sequel, released March 11, 2014 in North America for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with a PC release in April 2014. Set in…

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2015The 2015 PlayStation 4 action-RPG directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, released March 24, 2015 as a Sony exclusive. Set in the Victorian gothic ci…

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2015The definitive edition of Dark Souls II, released April 2015 for current-gen platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) and as an update to the exi…

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2016FromSoftware's 2016 finale to the Dark Souls sub-series, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki alongside Isamu Okano and Yui Tanimura, released in J…

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2018FromSoftware's 2018 remaster of Dark Souls, released May 23, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release follow…

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2019FromSoftware's 2019 action-adventure directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, released March 22, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set in a fi…

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2020The 2020 PlayStation 5 launch-title remake of FromSoftware's 2009 original, developed by Bluepoint Games. Set in the same kingdom of Boletar…

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2022FromSoftware's 2022 open-world action-RPG directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with world-building contributions from author George R.R. Martin, re…

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2025A 2025 standalone roguelike action-RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released May 30, 2025. Set in…