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Elden Ring

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and directed by industry icon Hidetaka Miyazaki (Dark Souls, Bloodborne). Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin also worked on the worldbuilding.

The open-world RPG, which offers a more accessibl…

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and directed by industry icon Hidetaka Miyazaki (Dark Souls, Bloodborne). Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin also worked on the worldbuilding.

The open-world RPG, which offers a more accessible take on FromSoftware's Soulsborne games, launched in 2022 and was one of the year's best-selling games. It also scooped numerous GOTY awards.

Platforms

PC
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Initial release Feb. 25, 2022

Developers

FromSoftware

Genres

Action Adventure
Fantasy
Open World
RPG

Publishers

Bandai Namco Entertainment
FromSoftware

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Elden Ring Spotlight

Review | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review - a visually resplendent living text made less alive

Tarnished.

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This year's AGDQ included someone speedrunning Elden Ring bosses with a saxophone

2025 fundraiser ends raising a wonderful £2.1m for Prevent Cancer Foundation.

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Elden Ring walkthrough to complete the critical path

Every step required to finish Elden Ring's critical path.
Feature | New Year's gaming resolutions we're definitely going to stick to

What are yours?

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Elden Ring Feed

A Twitch screen; on the right is a fallen Elden Ring boss with the legend "Demigod Felled"; on the left is a man sat in a gaming chair, playing an electric saxophone

News

This year's AGDQ included someone speedrunning Elden Ring bosses with a saxophone

2025 fundraiser ends raising a wonderful £2.1m for Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Jan. 12, 2025 Vikki Blake

A colourful - almost psychedelic - geometric-inspired piece of artwork with the numbers 2025 in the middle. It's a new year related piece of art.

Feature

New Year's gaming resolutions we're definitely going to stick to

What are yours?

Jan. 3, 2025 Robert Purchese

Guide

Elden Ring walkthrough to complete the critical path

Every step required to finish Elden Ring's critical path.

Dec. 23, 2024 William Nelson

Elden Ring: Night Reign trailer screenshot showing player character holding a bow gun

News

Sony is now FromSoftware owner Kadokawa's largest shareholder

Forming a "strategic capital and business alliance".

Dec. 19, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Elden Ring Nightreign artwork showing cloaked figure holding a staff with swirling blue and purple light

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Elden Ring has now sold 28.6m copies, outselling the Dark Souls series combined prior to release

Reigning champion.

Dec. 16, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Elden Ring Nightreign trailer screenshot showing a matis-like enemy levitating against a purple background

News

Elden Ring co-op spin-off Nightreign network test announced, and you can register for it soon

Feeling all out of swords.

Dec. 13, 2024 Victoria Kennedy

Elden Ring: Night Reign trailer screenshot showing player character holding a bow gun

News

FromSoftware is making more Elden Ring after all, with the co-op Elden Ring: Nightreign

Praise the friends!

Dec. 13, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer screenshot showing figure holding golden threads with flowing hair in front of golden light

News

Employees at FromSoftware owner Kadokawa reportedly "thrilled" about possible Sony takeover

UPDATE: Sony confirms acquisition interest.

Dec. 12, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Close up on Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree character with blonde hair, white cloak, holding golden sword in front of face

News

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC won't be eligible for BAFTA's Best Game award

FromSoftware's epic didn't make the longlist.

Dec. 10, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Extreme close up of Melina from Elden Ring, long pink-haired woman with scar over one eye

News

Elden Ring 2 is not in development, says FromSoftware's Miyazaki

But the franchise will continue.

Dec. 3, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Screenshot from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer showing a golden symbol with multiple armored characters standing before it

News

Newscast | Is Sony buying FromSoftware's parent company the next big games industry acquisition?

Elden kerching.

Nov. 26, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Title artwork for Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. The player character sits before us on a chair, head bowed, sword held in scabbard across their lap. They wear typical Victorian travelling gear: long coat, long boots, tricornered hat. They sit alone in the middle of a large room lined by shelves and candles.

News

FromSoftware owner Kadokawa acknowledges takeover interest from Sony

"No decision has been made at this time."

Nov. 20, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Elden Ring fan-made anime trailer screenshot showing Malenia with flowing red hair swiping a sword

News

Fan-made Elden Ring anime adaptation delayed, but new teaser trailer shows work-in-progress

Ring in the new year.

Nov. 19, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Elden Ring's Colosseum is finally open for business.

News

Breaking | PlayStation in talks to buy owner of Elden Ring, Dark Souls developer FromSoftware

Kadokawa buyout would also include Mario & Luigi: Brothership studio.

Nov. 19, 2024 Tom Phillips

In the Shadow of the Erdtree

News

"Expansion packs, new game seasons, DLCs, remakes and remasters are eligible" for this year's The Game Awards

"Factors such as the newness of the content and its price/value should be taken into consideration."

Nov. 17, 2024 Vikki Blake

A Shadow of the Erdtree screenshot showing a knight on all fours as strange tendrils burst out of their back.

News

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's soundtrack is now officially available on music streaming platforms

Messmerising.

Nov. 14, 2024 Matt Wales

Can PS5 Pro run Elden Ring at 60 frames per second?

Feature

Digital Foundry | Can PS5 Pro run Elden Ring at 60 frames per second?

No - but Game Boost still makes this the best console experience out there.

Nov. 6, 2024 Richard Leadbetter

A side-on shot of a Lada-like squarish car, without doors, sprayed black, on a tarmac forecourt surrounded by desert.

Feature

What we've been playing - positivity practice, modern classics, and survival car games

A few of the things that have us hooked this week.

Oct. 11, 2024 Robert Purchese

Screenshot from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer showing a figure lying amongst purple flowers

News

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware announces salary increase of 12%

The dimes, they are a-changin'.

Oct. 4, 2024 Victoria Kennedy

Close up of Messmer, red-haired villain in red cloak holding flame in his hand

News

New Elden Ring patch makes Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss easier

Fool's gold.

Sept. 11, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Amazon drops the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition down to £150 for its 'Gaming Week' sale

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Jelly Deals | Amazon drops the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition down to £150 for its 'Gaming Week' sale

Get your 18 inches jokes in here.

Aug. 22, 2024 Robert Anderson

A composite image of all NPCs from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Guide

All NPC quests in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Our walkthrough for every NPC questline in Elden Ring's DLC.

Aug. 12, 2024 Katharine Castle

A warrior speaks with Needle Knight Leda at night in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Guide

How to complete Needle Knight Leda's questline in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

A step-by-step walkthrough to finishing Leda's sidequest.

Aug. 5, 2024 Katharine Castle

A warrior speaks with Hornsent in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Guide

How to complete Hornsent's questline in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

A step-by-step walkthrough to finishing Hornsent's sidequest.

Aug. 5, 2024 Katharine Castle

A side on screenshot of Freyja from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Guide

How to complete Redmane Freyja's questline in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

A step-by-step walkthrough to finishing Freyja's sidequest.

Aug. 1, 2024 Katharine Castle

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