Demon's Souls' PS5 character creator finally lets you make more than a misshapen monstrosity Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Demon's Souls' PS5 character creator finally lets you make more than a misshapen monstrosity And there's more on photo mode too. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 5 Nov 2020 57 comments Demon's Souls fans know all too well the struggles of attempting to create anything other than a weirdly misshapen humanoid lump of a protagonist in the game's distinctly no-frill characters creator - but a new look at developer Bluepoint's PS5 remake has revealed the days of endless Dead-eyed McRubberfaces will soon be no more. While Demon's Souls medieval-inspired aesthetic inevitably means there are plenty of times player characters will be entirely ensconced in heavy armour, there are enough less-all-consuming equipment and armour options that a decent character creator does make a lot of sense. And Bluepoint's offering in the Demon's Souls remake is said to be flexible enough to allow for 16 million character permutations. "We've added many more customisation options than you'll remember from the PS3 game, and also worked hard to ensure there is a satisfying variety possible for those who wish to tinker with every slider," it explains in a new PlayStation blog post. "With the number of total synchronous online players in an instance increased to six, standing out will mean so much more." Enjoy it before it vanishes in a whirlwind of helmets. Demon's Souls' overhauled character creator is also joined by a new Photo Mode, enabling players to make a record of the game's beautifully bleak visuals as they see fit. It'll include the option to hide weapons and helmets (for those wishing to show off their character's potentially pleasing mug), or hide characters entirely if landscapes are the preferred focus. Watch on YouTube Bluepoint has also included the option to strike a pose or change expression, while camera settings include zoom, film grain, filters and more. I'm not convinced cavorting around Boleteria taking selfies is entirely in keeping with the spirit of From Software's original vision, but Bluepoint certainly isn't afraid to slap its own stamp on beloved classics. Photo Mode will mark the first time Demon's Souls players have been able to pause the game. Filters, incidentally, can be toggled on at any point during normal gameplay if you really want to go wild with the visuals. As noted previously, there's also a filter that tunes brightness, contrast, and colour to more accurately capture the delicately oppressive gloom of the source material. All that will be available when Bluepoint's Demon's Souls remake comes to PlayStation 5 on the console's region-specific launch day later this month. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store