Elden Ring

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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Developer

FromSoftware

Publisher

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Release date

February 25, 2022

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Playtime

62h main estimate

Metacritic

95

IGDB

119133