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,. 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. A Role-playing (RPG) and Adventure game.
Elden Ring takes place in the Lands Between, a fictional realm over which several demigods rule. It was previously ruled over by the immortal Queen Marika, who acted as keeper of the Elden Ring, a powerful force that manifested itself as the physical concept of order. When Marika shattered the Elden Ring and disappeared, her demigod children began fighting over pieces of the Ring in an event called The Shattering. Each demigod has a shard of the Ring called a Great Rune, which corrupts them with power. In the game, the player character is a Tarnished, one of a group of exiles from the Lands Between who are summoned back after the Shattering. The player must traverse the realm to repair the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord.
Yes, Elden Ring features a vast open world called the Lands Between, developed by FromSoftware in collaboration with George R.R. Martin. Players can explore the world freely on foot or horseback, discovering dungeons, bosses, and hidden areas at their own pace.
Yes, Elden Ring supports both cooperative and competitive multiplayer. Up to three players can join together in co-op, while PvP invasions and duels are also supported through the game's summoning system.
A focused playthrough of Elden Ring's main story takes approximately 55–60 hours. Completionists exploring all optional content, side quests, and legacy dungeons can expect 100–130 hours of gameplay.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion is available on all the same platforms.
Elden Ring is generally considered comparable in difficulty to the Dark Souls series, though its open-world structure allows players to sequence-break challenging areas by leveling up elsewhere first. Many players find this flexibility makes it more accessible than earlier FromSoftware titles.
Yes, Elden Ring received one major expansion called Shadow of the Erdtree, released in June 2024. It is the game's only DLC and adds a substantial new region, new bosses, weapons, and story content.
Elden Ring was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game's lore and world-building were co-created with author George R.R. Martin, who wrote the backstory of the Lands Between.
