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Dark Souls Remastered Archipelago

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Spec score 7.7 #7 of 24 in Game Randomizer Tools

What it is

Dark Souls Remastered Archipelago (DSAP) is a free, open-source Archipelago multiworld randomizer and client for Dark Souls Remastered. It shuffles eligible item locations into a shared pool, so an item may appear elsewhere while its original location receives a replacement. Fogwall Sanity is enabled by default: required pool items can keep fog walls locked, and passing through a wall counts as a check. Players can configure starting equipment, weapon upgrades or infusions, location and region exclusions, and other randomization settings. Goals include defeating Gwyn, all 26 bosses, Manus, or Ornstein and Smough. Setup requires Archipelago Launcher 0.6.7 or newer, the dsr.apworld file, and the Windows x64 client; worlds can be hosted through the launcher or Archipelago.gg. Windows support covers the Steam release identified in the project notes. Linux use through Proton is preliminary. The implementation is beta and unstable, with occasional crashes and fog-wall key issues. The client must stay running during play, and the guide warns against FromSoftware network connections.

Spec sheet

Purpose
DSAP is an Archipelago multiworld randomizer and client for Dark Souls Remastered.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The setup guide requires the Archipelago Launcher version 0.6.7 or above and describes hosting a generated multiworld through the launcher or Archipelago.gg.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The README asks users to share diagnostic output and context in the dark-souls-1 channel of the Archipelago Discord for a listed issue.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository lists an MIT license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility
The README says the tested setup used the Steam version of Dark Souls Remastered on Windows 11 and Archipelago Launcher 0.6.7, and warns that incorrect game versions may crash on connection.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility limit
The setup guide requires Archipelago Launcher version 0.6.7 or above.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Downloads
The setup guide directs users to download the dsr.apworld file and a Windows x64 DSAP Desktop Client zip.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Fog wall checks
Fogwall Sanity is on by default and can lock fog walls until players find the required pool items; passing through them counts as a check.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Fogwall checks
Fogwall Sanity is on by default and locks fogwalls that require item-pool items to unlock; passing through them counts as a check.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Goals
Available goals include defeating Gwyn, all 26 bosses, Manus, or Ornstein and Smough.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known issues
The project lists occasional client crashes and cases where receiving a Fog Wall Key does not unlock its related fogwall.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux compatibility
Linux has preliminary support via Proton, and the project cautions that this support is less thoroughly tested.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux support
Linux support via Proton on Steam is described as preliminary and less thoroughly tested than Windows support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maintainer
The repository names tathxo (aka noka) as maintainer as of May 2026.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Online safety
The setup guide warns users never to connect to the FromSoftware network while using the mod or its saves because this may lead to account restrictions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Options
Options include randomized starting equipment, weapon upgrades or infusions, and exclusions for locations or regions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Options and goals
Players can configure randomization options and choose goals including Gwyn, all 26 bosses, Manus, or Ornstein and Smough.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Project status
The README says the implementation is unstable and in beta, and advises users to expect bugs and issues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Randomization
It shuffles eligible item locations into a multiworld item pool, where items can be found elsewhere and replaced at their original locations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Recent release
The v0.2.6.2 experimental client release adds real-time handling of remotely collected AP items, including through Seamless Co-op, AP collect, and other saves.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security and online play
The setup guide warns users never to connect to FromSoftware network servers while using the mod or its saves because doing so may result in account restrictions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Stability
The project describes the implementation as unstable and in beta, and says to expect bugs and issues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Tracker support
The project documents Universal Tracker support for importing PopTracker maps and PopTracker auto tabbing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Usage requirement
The DSAP client must remain running during play for items and locations to be sent and received correctly.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Windows compatibility
The project says it tested Steam Dark Souls: Remastered app version 1.03.1 and regulation version 1.04 on Windows 11 with Archipelago Launcher 0.6.7.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under the MIT license
  • Multiworld randomization with seed sharing
  • Configurable goals, equipment, upgrades, and exclusions
  • Fogwall Sanity enabled by default
  • Supports Windows and Linux via Proton

Limits

  • Beta and unstable implementation
  • Linux support is preliminary
  • Requires Archipelago Launcher 0.6.7 or newer
  • Occasional crashes and fog-wall key issues

Who it suits

It suits Dark Souls Remastered players seeking configurable multiworld randomization, shared item pools, and selectable completion goals. Windows users have the more thoroughly tested setup; Linux users need Proton.

Verdict

DSAP provides extensive multiworld and randomization controls for Dark Souls Remastered. Its beta status, setup requirements, and online-safety warning deserve attention before use.

Where Specifiction places it

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