Dark Souls fans, get ready for a treat. Modder ‘Ganaboy’ is working on a brand new version of his DS Lighting Engine Mod that will add real-time Path Tracing to Dark Souls 3. And now, we have two videos that showcase the current state of this Path Tracing mod.
For those who did not know, Ganaboy has already released a version of DS2LightingEngine, which added support for real-time Path Tracing in Dark Souls 2. This is a must-have mod for everyone who wants to replay it. And soon, we will be able to enjoy Dark Souls 3 with Path Tracing.
The videos at the end of the article show off the new Path Tracing lighting. And while the mod is still a WIP, it already looks amazing. That’s mainly because it benefits from all the features that Ganaboy added to DS2LightingEngine.
Sadly, there is no ETA for when the mod will come out. Naturally, though, I’ll be sure to keep you posted.
Speaking of Dark Souls 3, I also suggest downloading the demo for Dark Souls: Archthrones. Dark Souls: Archthrones is a cool Demon’s Souls-inspired mod for Dark Souls 3. You can also use this mod to play DS3 in first-person mode.
In January 2025, we also informed you about the Visual Overhaul Mod. This mod makes Dark Souls 3 look much better. It removes the annoying texture and object pop-ins. It also fixes the overly shiny, metal-like look of some surfaces. On top of that, it improves shadows, lighting effects, and adds better reflections and dynamic shadows to the game.
We also have a very cool Sekiro-like Deflection Mod. Deflecting attacks doesn’t use up stamina and keeps you from taking damage. The mechanic is timing-based when entering guard. It’s tricky to master but worth it, since perfect deflections can break your enemy’s guard. How many deflections you need depends on the enemy’s health. Weak enemies might need only two, while tougher ones, like Gundyr, can take more than ten deflections before their guard breaks. You can download the mod from here.
As we know by now, Sony does not plan to bring Bloodborne to PC. So, the only way to experience it is via the PS4 emulator, shadPS4. That, or you can use this mod to make DS3 feel more like Bloodborne. If you are a Bloodborne fan, you should give it a try.
Finally, we have the Dark Souls 3 Seamless Co-Op Mod. This mod allows you to play DS3 in co-op with your friends. This is a must-have mod that can greatly enhance your gaming experience. So, don’t sleep on it.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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