Despite Western players being able to port the Japanese version of Dark Souls III, Bandai doesn’t seem to mind, but have asked that the patch released on April 12th be downloaded for multiplayer and other features:

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is very thankful to see so much interest for Dark Souls III on the week of its Japanese launch. We are aware that some fans in Western countries are currently able to download the international version of the game.

We would like to take this opportunity to inform Dark Souls III fans that any gameplay they may experience prior to the official April 12th release date for the game will not be complete. The international version of the game currently does not have its multiplayer capabilities activated, nor does it include the contents of a planned day-one patch that will deliver further optimization of the game. Players will be able to download the day-one patch on April 12th, the official international release date for Dark Souls III.

If you have any questions regarding Dark Souls III please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

Nick O’Leary

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.