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What is Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is a critically acclaimed action role-playing game (ARPG) set in a dark fantasy universe. Developed by FromSoftware, known for its challenging gameplay and intricate world-building in series like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Elden Ring represents their most ambitious project to date. It combines the studio's signature tough-as-nails combat and deep lore with a vast, seamless open world, offering players unprecedented freedom in how they approach their adventure.

The Lands Between and the Shattering

The game's narrative unfolds in the Lands Between, a realm once graced by the titular Elden Ring and the Greater Will, which bestowed the power of the Elden Ring upon Queen Marika the Eternal. However, the Elden Ring was shattered during an event known as the 'Shattering'. This cataclysm led to the demigods, Queen Marika's offspring, claiming shards of the Ring, known as Great Runes. These demigods, corrupted by their newfound power, waged war against each other, resulting in an eternal stalemate and a land plagued by madness and decay. Players take on the role of a Tarnished, an exile summoned back to the Lands Between to traverse this broken world, defeat the demigods, and become the Elden Lord.

Gameplay Mechanics

Elden Ring retains many of the core gameplay elements that FromSoftware's games are famous for, including:

• Challenging Combat: Players engage in deliberate, stamina-based combat that requires careful timing of attacks, dodges, and parries. Enemies, including bosses, are formidable and often require multiple attempts to overcome.
• RPG Progression: Players create a character, choosing from various starting classes, and can level up by accumulating 'Runes' (the game's currency and experience points) earned from defeating enemies. Stats can be allocated to improve attributes like Vigor (health), Mind (FP/mana), Endurance (stamina), Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane.
• Vast Open World: Unlike previous FromSoftware titles that featured more linear or interconnected environments, Elden Ring introduces a truly expansive open world. Players can explore diverse regions, from windswept plains and poisonous swamps to majestic castles and underground cities, at their own pace. This freedom allows for exploration, discovery of hidden dungeons, optional bosses, and unique gear.
• Spirit Ashes and Summons: A significant new mechanic is the ability to summon spectral 'Spirit Ashes' to aid players in combat, particularly during boss fights. These summons can provide crucial distractions or deal damage, making difficult encounters more manageable.
• Crafting: Players can gather resources from the environment to craft various items, including arrows, consumables, and status-effect-inflicting items, adding another layer of preparation and strategy.
• Mounted Combat: The game features a spectral steed named Torrent, allowing for faster traversal of the open world and introducing mounted combat, which is particularly useful against certain large enemies and in open-field encounters.
• Stealth and Magic: While combat is a primary focus, players can also utilize stealth to bypass enemies or gain an advantage. A wide array of sorceries and incantations offer diverse magical offensive and defensive options, catering to different playstyles.

Key Features and Innovations

Elden Ring distinguishes itself with several key innovations:

• Open-World Design: The sheer scale and density of the open world are unprecedented for FromSoftware. The world is designed to encourage exploration, with points of interest always visible on the horizon, guiding players without being overly prescriptive.
• Dynamic Events: The world features a day-night cycle and dynamic weather, which can affect enemy behavior and the appearance of certain creatures or events.
• Legacy Dungeons: Interspersed within the open world are intricate, multi-layered 'Legacy Dungeons' that echo the level design philosophy of previous Soulsborne games, offering complex layouts, challenging puzzles, and epic boss battles.
• Cooperative and PvP Multiplayer: Players can summon friends or other players to help them tackle difficult areas or bosses, or engage in player-versus-player combat.

Reception and Impact

Elden Ring received universal critical acclaim upon release, praised for its expansive world, engaging combat, deep lore, and the sheer amount of content available. It achieved significant commercial success, selling millions of copies worldwide. It was a dominant force during award season, winning numerous accolades, including the coveted 'Game of the Year' award at The Game Awards 2022. Its success has cemented its place as a landmark title in the action RPG genre and a major cultural phenomenon.