FromSoftware takes Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 online servers offline

What we know
FromSoftware has announced that the online servers for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 are going offline. Eurogamer reports the closure is temporary and stems from an unspecified issue. EG
GamesRadar+ describes the shutdown as indefinite, so the two outlets characterize its length differently. GR
GamesRadar+ also reports that this time the outage affects all platforms. GR
Key facts
- DeveloperFromSoftware
- Affected gamesDark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 online servers
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Coverage · 3 sources
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EG Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3's online servers are temporarily going dark, FromSoftware announces Eurogamer · Kaan Serin · Oct 30Read
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PCG FromSoftware temporarily shuts down Dark Souls 2 and 3 multiplayer over 'server issue' PC Gamer · Oct 31Read
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GR Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 are shutting down servers indefinitely, FromSoftware says GamesRadar+ · Oct 30Read
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Added coverage from PC Gamer.
Story created from GamesRadar+ and Eurogamer.