Demon's Souls Versions

Versions

Demon's Souls has been released in four regions. All versions have English voiceovers.

Box Art Version Name Release Date Subtitles and Menu Language(s) Manual Japanese Version February 5, 2009 Japanese Japanese (The "Perfect Guide" in Japanese was available separately, but is currently out-of-print.) Chinese Version February 26, 2009 Traditional Chinese or English Traditional Chinese, 58 pages (The full manual is in Traditional Chinese, with a single-sided, folding insert of basic instructions {"Operation Sheet"} in English.) Korean Version April 28, 2009 Korean or English Korean North American Version (including a Deluxe Edition) October 6, 2009 English English, 30 pages (The Deluxe Edition includes an "Official Guide" in English. Pre-orders of both editions included an Art Book with English text and a CD soundtrack.)

NOTE: Atlus has confirmed that players using the North American version are on separate servers, and not able to interact with players using other versions of the game. Game save files from the Asian versions will not function with the North American version, and vice versa. Also, the trophy sets are separate, so it is possible to have two sets of Demon's Souls trophies for one PS3 profile.

Which to buy?

The North American version finally was released on October 6, 2009, but there has been no announcement of a release for Europe or any other region. However, if you can speak and read English, then you have three options. The Chinese ("Asian"), Korean, and North American versions provide English text and voices, but only the North American version provides a full manual in English. Any version can be imported and played in any region, as there is no region-locking on PS3 games.

You can import it from these stores, among others (or check Ebay) — just make sure you get the Asian or Korean region versions (and not the Japanese), as these are the two versions with full English text.

Play-Asia (English / Chinese Ver.) In Stock.

Play-Asia (North American Limited Deluxe Edition) In Stock.

NCSX Ships same day if ordered before 5PM EST

Renchi Stock Status: 24hrs shipping

Yesasia Usually ships within 30 days

GamesforFUN In Stock

Qwergame Korean version. In Stock Now!

eBay Listings

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Related Items

DEMON'S SOULS "PERFECT GUIDE"
"The real truth behind the fog…"
Released April 2, 2009

This guide includes data on all weapons, items, and equipment, as well as all area maps, and complete information on the entire game. It's basically a strategy guide.

So far, it's only a Japanese release, but here's the pricing information for those interested:

1680 Yen + shipping (where applicable)
192 pages
Play-Asia

DEMON'S SOULS "DELUXE EDITION"
Released October 6, 2009

This edition includes all features of the standard North American release, plus a cardboard slipcover and the "Official Guide" (160 pages).

Pre-orders for both editions of the North American version included an Art Book (40 pages) with a CD soundtrack (music composed by Shunsuke Kida) of the game inserted in the back cover.

Track Listings (inaccuracies in the Art Book are noted below):

1. Demon's Souls
2. The Beginning
3. Tales of Old
4. Maiden in Black
5. The Nexus
6. Phalanx
7. Tower Knight
8. Penetrator
9. Old King Allant
10. Old Hero (incorrectly listed as Adjudicator)
11. Storm King (incorrectly listed as Old Hero)
12. Adjudicator (incorrectly listed as Storm King)
13. Fool's Idol
14. Maneater
15. Old Monk
16. Dirty Colossus (incorrectly listed as Leechmonger)
17. Leechmonger (incorrectly listed as Dirty Colossus)
18. Maiden Astraea
19. Dragon God (incorrectly listed as Armor Spider)
20. Flamelurker
21. Armor Spider (incorrectly listed as Dragon God)
22. The Old One
23. One Who Craves Souls
24. Return to Slumber