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The worlds of Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, and Dark Souls III tell a bleak, interconnected tale of fallen kingdoms, cursed undead, and a world trapped in an endless cycle of decay and rebirth. Across the trilogy, players journey through ruined lands filled with brutal enemies, forgotten gods, and shattered civilizations while searching for purpose in worlds that seem determined to collapse. Each game explores themes of sacrifice, despair, memory, and the fading of an age, blending challenging combat with cryptic storytelling that somehow convinced millions of people that repeated death is a relaxing hobby instead of a psychological experiment.