Elden Ring
Elden Ring2022
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord.
The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.
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Genres
Adventure
Role-playing (RPG) -
Themes
Action
Fantasy
Open world -
Game modes
Co-operative
Multiplayer
Single player -
Perspective
Third person
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Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch 2
PlayStation 4
Xbox One - Links
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Releases
PC (Microsoft Windows): Feb 25, 2022 WW
PlayStation 4: Feb 25, 2022 WW
Xbox One: Feb 25, 2022 WW
Xbox Series X, S: Feb 25, 2022 WW
Nintendo Switch 2: 2025 WW
PlayStation 5: Feb 25, 2022 WW -
Developers
FromSoftware
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Publishers
Bandai Namco Entertainment
FromSoftware
Few games in the last decade have generated the kind of anticipation that Elden Ring did before release, and even fewer have managed to meet - let alone exceed - that level of expectation. FromSoftware’s collaboration with George R. R. Martin promised a sweeping dark‑fantasy epic, but what arrived was something even more ambitious - cementing it as one of the defining titles of its generation. Notably, the story of Elden Ring is told in fragments - item descriptions, environmental clues, cryptic dialogue, and the occasional cutscene. While some players may wish for a more straightforward narrative, for me, Elden Ring’s approach reinforces the game’s sense of mystery. Most open‑world games also overwhelm you with icons, quest markers, and nudges. Elden Ring does the opposite: it gives you a massive, handcrafted world then quietly says, “Go. Figure it out.” That level of trust creates: * a stronger sense of ownership over your journey * more memorable discoveries because you found them yourself * rewarding boss encounters, where every victory feels earned * a world that feels mysterious, not over‑explained Verdict: Elden Ring is the kind of game we’re sure to look back on as a title that moved its genre forward. A must-play.