PlayStation 4
Dark Souls III
DARK SOULS III · 黑暗靈魂 III
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
It gets in-game but still has issues. Dark Souls III (The Fire Fades Edition) is rated in-game on Windows (v0.17.0), Linux (v0.19.0) and Mac (v0.16.0) on shadPS4's official list, and it also gets in-game on SharpEmu.
Settings & known issues
- No playable-rated report or media test with frame rates has been found yet.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | SharpEmu 44dcabc | In-game | 5800X3D/4070S · SharpEmu compatibility list: CUSA07439, game v1.000 | sharpemu.app 2026-10-29 |
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.17.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA07339 | github.com 2026-10-03 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.19.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA08155 | github.com 2026-10-03 |
| Mac | shadPS4 v0.16.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA08155 | github.com 2026-06-02 |
Game info
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE
- Released
- 2016-03-24
- Genre
- RPG / Action
- Title ID
- CUSA03387
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Dark Souls III on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "In-game" with SharpEmu (report from 2026-10-29). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Dark Souls III on Mac with an emulator?
The best reported result on Mac is "In-game" with shadPS4 (report from 2026-06-02). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Dark Souls III on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Dark Souls III on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Dark Souls III on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Dark Souls III on Android yet.
Where can I find the Dark Souls III game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA03387. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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