Demon's Souls Remake Removes Cat Photo From UI

The original Demon's Souls is a remarkably dark game filled with lava, monsters, and gore, but it also had one bizarrely wholesome element: a photograph of a developer's cat used for one of the game's rings in the user interface. Unfortunately, this is one feature that looks like it wasn't carried over into the PS5 remake.

Equip the Cat Ring in Demon's Souls now, and you'll see apparently see a silhouette of a cat in place of the white fuzzy face we remember so well--we haven't gotten the item in our own game yet. The new icon certainly tells you the same information, but it is significantly less goofy. The Cat Ring is also one of the most useful items in the game, nullifying most fall damage, so there is a very good chance you will want to have it equipped.

According to one user on Twitter, the icon actually is still in the game, but as more of a cameo appearance during the credits. It's better than nothing, but we'd like to see Bluepoint do the right thing and patch that adorable kitty back into the UI where it belongs.

Aside from the UI changes and, of course, the completely remade visuals and audio, the Demon's Souls remake is very close to the original PS3 game. The code for combat timing was actually carried over directly to make it feel perfect for veterans, though there are better and more varied animations now to make each weapon type feel unique.

The Demon's Souls remake is available now exclusively for PS5. Tamoor Hussain has already written up his full Demon's Souls review, and you can check out our Demon's Souls beginner's tips. If you still need a PS5, check out our PS5 order guide. You can also read our full PS5 review to help you make a decision. You'll need a little luck and a lot of vigilance in order to secure one, but it's worth it once you start up Demon's Souls. Yes, even without the kitty.