Dark Souls, a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, is released. It expands upon the established formula, offering a larger world, more intricate lore, and even greater challenges. The game is a critical and commercial success.

Dark Souls II is released. While still a challenging and critically acclaimed game, Miyazaki takes a less direct role in its development, which leads to some perceived differences in design compared to the first Dark Souls.

Dark Souls III is released, marking a return to Miyazaki's direct involvement as director. It's considered a fitting conclusion to the Dark Souls trilogy, combining elements of the previous games and offering a visually stunning and challenging experience.