If you are downloading the "PROPHET" release, you are avoiding the modern "Remastered" version. Here is what you need to know about this specific package:
| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | | Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition (version 1.0.2.0 or 1.0.2.1 – pre-patch to fix some GFWL issues) | | DLC Included | Artorias of the Abyss (fully integrated) | | DRM | Completely removed (No Steam, No Games for Windows Live) | | Languages | 9 fully supported interfaces and subtitles (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Chinese) | | Audio | Original English / Japanese voice acting (varies by region setting) | | Size | Approximately 3.7 GB compressed, ~4.2 GB installed | | Verification | Included .sfv, .nfo, and often a "prophet.ver" file or scene CRC checks to prove integrity | darksoulspreparetodieeditionmulti9prophet verified
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | White screen on launch | Install DirectX 9.0c (June 2010) and run as admin. | | Crash after character creation | Disable anti-aliasing in-game AND in DSFix. | | Controller not working | Use x360ce or enable Steam Input (add as non-Steam game). | | Save game location | Documents/NBGI/DarkSouls/ (each crack has different path – PROPHET uses standard NBGI folder). | | “GFWL” activation error | Ignore – crack bypasses it. Press Home only if you want fake login (not needed). | If you are downloading the "PROPHET" release, you
Unlike official versions, this release a Steam login, an internet connection, or a GFWL account – which is a blessing because GFWL was permanently shut down years ago. | | Controller not working | Use x360ce
Manually copying the cracked files from the folder into the game's /DATA directory.