Atlus has confirmed that they will be extending the server support for Demon's Souls until next year.

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Demon's Souls features allow players to share hints and warnings with each other, replay death scenes, revive killed players and even wreak a bit of havoc on other player's games.

Aram Jabbari, PR and manager for said: "While it comes at significant cost to us and although it has been over two years since the game revolutionized the notion of and online functionality in an RPG. Our commitment to the game and the fans that turned it into an incredible success remains as strong as ever."

He continued: "While the reality is that one day the servers will ultimately close due to operation and maintenance costs, that day is not today, nor will it be this year. We're excited to continue to support one of the most significant, influential games in recent memory into its third year, and we're planning to hold more tendency events for our loyal, beloved fans. If you've been waiting to try Demon's Souls or held off with concern that it was too late to join in, the truth is that there's never been a better time to see what all the talk and are all about."

From Software will be releasing the Dark Souls, their follow up to Demon's Souls, on October the 4th on the and PS3.

By Ewan Aiton