Is Bloodborne connected to Dark Souls?

Is Bloodborne connected to Dark Souls?

Hidetaka Miyazaki has stated several times that Bloodborne is a new game and has no link to either the Dark Souls series or the Demon's Souls series. Series which are not connected either (see this question). The easter eggs have to be considered as "fan service".

Do Bloodborne and Dark Souls share the same universe?

No matter how many theories you saw, Bloodborne doesn't share the same universe with Dark Souls. And Demon's Souls also has its own universe just like Bloodborne. Aside that From Software said so, both DS and BB are owned by different company. One is owned by Bandai Namco and the other is owned by Sony.

Are Bloodborne and Dark Souls similar?

With an intricate combat system, obscure lore, and punishing difficulty, Dark Souls served as the blueprint for countless Souls-like games that would be released over the years. Similarly, Bloodborne would build upon the mechanics found in Dark Souls while adding Lovecraftian influences and a Victorian setting.

Is demon souls in the Dark Souls universe?

According to the developers, Dark Souls is not a direct sequel of Demon's Souls but a spiritual successor. So the story are not related even though the mechanics are really close, and the game are made by the same director and producer.

Should I play Bloodborne or Dark Souls?

Ultimately play what you're more excited to play. The games are totally different in terms of story, you could pay both at the same time. However, I would honestly recommend playing dark souls first; the gameplay is the least advanced out of the rest. From there you can play bloodborne or continue dark souls.

Is Bloodborne harder to play than Dark Souls?

• Probably Dark Souls. But not harder in a legitimately fun away. More harder in the mechanics are somewhat clunkier. Bloodborne is all about evasion through range and dodging. While Souls is primarily about hiding behind shields. While you can roll around just as easily, most of the time, the enemies are designed around shield combat.

Is Nioh as good as Bloodborne?

• Bloodborne is the better game, but Nioh is a good game for sure with it's own battle system and the game is really nothing like Bloodborne. Not nearly, Bloodborne is a complete masterpiece. However, the intensity and fast-paced combat of Bloodborne translates relatively well into Nioh.

Who made Dark Souls?

• Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Namco Bandai Games.

What are Dark Souls?

• The Dark Soul is the soul of the Furtive Pygmy, and one of the Souls of Lords in Dark Souls. It is the namesake of the Dark Souls series.