Elden Ring has gone gold, which means it’ll hit its 25th February release date, and there’ll be no further delays. But if you haven’t got the patience to wait another month, then you can satiate yourself with a bunch of new footage debuted as part of FromSoftware’s Taipei Game Show presentation. In addition to fresh details and information, this 45 minute video is filled with new clips from the game.
Frankly, it looks superb. The traditional Dark Souls-style combat system is present and correct, but the game also has clear inspiration from releases like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Assassin’s Creed. It all makes for a fascinating marriage, and the artstyle is as on-point as you’d expect from the legendary Japanese developer.
This is going to be a huge hit, it’s shaping up to be truly special.
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This game just looks so gorgeous. I'm beyond ready
@starnivore same! I always failed to beat dark souls but that didn't stop me from being a fan of fromsoft! (Still haven't beat it 😭)
I can already feel the pain!!
PLEASE DONT SHOW A CHARACTER FROM THE GAME IN THE THUMBNAIL (I'm kidding, so stoked for this game, one more month!)
@Zephyr200 you can do it get back in there!
Still just not quite convinced. The network test made me actively not pre-order. I’ve still not seen any evidence that a large, mostly empty overworld adds anything to the experience when compared to a more tightly designed interconnected world like Dark Souls 1 or Bloodborne.
@nessisonett same here. I am honestly surprised there is so much hype about the game...
F anything else this year in comparison. As much as I am a fan of PS first party and regard those games highly, From Software games are just another step up for me personally. I'll no-life this game.
Looking forward to receiving my Collector's Edition. I didn't manage to bag a Premium Edition unfortunately, but still happy with the one I'll be getting. Really looking forward to playing this game, though I'm not sure I'll have finished my Horizon Forbidden West run in time to play it day one. Great time to be a gamer...
Absolutely cannot wait to get bet into this. I was lucky enough to play the beta and it feels like the most refined, fully realized From game so far. It is going to be truly magical for those that enjoy the genre.
@Majk_SVK I’m not surprised that I’m surprised that you’re surprised by that amount of hype the latest From Soft game is generating… about which, I’m not surprised. 🙃
Even as a mild Soulsborne detractor, I'm interested in this release. I'd love it if one of these games finally grabbed me.
We'll see how it goes.
Hey guys, it's me again! The guy that buys all Souls games and never finishes them...
I'm here to make a promise! I will finish Elden Ring. I won't give up! I will do it, promise...
This is easily going to be their best title yet!
Oh I’m going to watch it on my TV. Not bothered about spoilers. This game is all I need tbh and I’m glad I’ll be on it day one. 🔥
eehhh... i dunno if i'd like this... i tried bloodborne when i get my ps4 in 2014. i was like, wow, nice grafx, good setting, this could be a castlevania game! then i play and get beat down lol. repeatedly. then years later i get a ps5 summer of 2021, get that souls game. i was like, wow.. again.. grafx! third guy i came across laid down merciless whippin on me. what was i doin wrong?! same happened to me in witcher 3. its the dodge system i wasnt using. im used to blocking, not dodging/rolling. hopefully, elden ring can go easier on guys like me who are used to playing games like Back 4 Blood on hard difficulties (which is harder than souls, i guarantee ya) as opposed to slower dodge/roll games. i tend to "tally ho" forward wantin action.. i'd have to train myself to go slow and dodge/roll in a game. but i can play slow stealth games with ease. go figure.
this looks medieval with a hint of japanese.
I’m not convinced by the open world part, we will see, one of my favorite parts of the souls games is how you open the world little by little (same with god of war) anyway looks great and I’m gonna buy it day 1. I don’t like that “horse” that jump like Spider-Man either
The only comparissons i'm drawing between zelda and assassins creed is that all 3 games are open world...all 3 have different art direction,combat mechanics so i fail to see how they are all similar..
I'm a From fan and Bloodbourne is in my all time top 5 games, but I'm not sure I ever wanted a From open world. The tight interconnecting city was one of the stars of the game. I would not want to swap that for a open world. I'm hoping this is great but I'm yet to be convinced. It's not the direction I would have hoped From went.
@TooBarFoo I feel the same way. The level design is a huge part of the appeal. Personally I’m not a fan of big open worlds, usually too much filler and too much travelling around. I’ll give it a try at some point but not a day one for me.
I want to play it, but I just have too many games in the backlog to justify a day 1 purchase. Damn Steam sales and EGS coupons!
It does usually take a good while for From games to go on good sales though; around 10 months till $40ish and around 20 months till it's half off. Will have to see if I can resist the temptation in time... so please keep eventual spoilers away from the headlines, PS.
Looks like a slightly more polished dragon's dogma to me. Definitely want to try it, but the hype for this game is exaggerated.
I’m hoping this open-world concept works! Like, the other games were “open-world” too I guess but tightly wound. And I loved seeing landmarks off in the distance and actually being able to go to them. So if this works like that, I’m set.
It’s going to be great, I know it… I have it preordered.
I just finally beat DS3 over the weekend after a long hiatus due to Darkeater Midir pounding me into dust over and over. But I did it… I freaking did it.
Anyway, I’m so ready for this..
Preordered , along with Pre-ordered HFW too.
Have no idea what I'm going to do, perhaps I need to buy a second PS5, a couple of those one-handed controller modifications, another telly and try to play both side by side!
Can't wait!
Nope. I saw the first trailer, "..I command thee, kneel!" and haven't watched anything since. I can't wait. I don't want to go in.....tarnished😂😅..I'll leave
Man February is insane for game releases lol...
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection - February 1
Dying Light 2: Stay Human - February 4
OlliOlli World - February 8
Sifu - February 8
CrossfireX - February 10
The King of Fighters 15 - February 17
Total War: Warhammer 3 - February 17
Horizon Forbidden West - February 18
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen - February 22
Elden Ring - February 25
GRID Legends - February 25
I’m interested in this, but also totally not at the same time. I really like how it looks, but I just… I loathe Dark Souls. I’d be convinced to buy this game if there was a Souls-lite mode, a diet Souls, if you will….
Looks absolutely fantastic but I’ll probably have to skip it. If it’s anything like Sekiro difficulty-wise it’s not for me unfortunately.
Not Taiwan game show?
@AFCC haha same here, i am currently playing demons again trying to beat it im determind to finally finish one of them eventually lol
@Logonogo I'll definitely try again before ER launch.
@Roqka I think there is some kind of unofficial easier mode in ER, that is summoning spirits like, wolves, a big guy, sorcerer etc..
@Daleaf you can do it! I might just reinstall Demon's Souls too and try to beat it...but I'm just too busy until Horizon
@Zephyr200 Really? That’s great news for an average gamer like myself!
this game man!
i can't wait!!!
Wow - this game looks sensational. I haven’t been hyped for this game at all, but this new footage has completely sold me. I can’t wait to get lost in this world, and die, of course.
@Roqka Yeah, you can use spirits to keep the boss occupied while you attack it from behind or with a bow & you can also use spirits for skirmishes to fight against larger number of mobs.
Looks really good, but I'll wait until reviews are out before I purchase. Been over a decade since I've pre-ordered a game which has let me skip some real stinkers that were hyped up.
Happy for those looking forward to this but I feel really bad for having absolutely zero interest in the game and feeling like I'm missing out on something. I guess I just don't see the beauty in it at all or the appeal of another Souls-type of gameplay experience, I really wish I could see what so many others seem to.
@AFCC yea going to give it a good try, i did get quite far last time but got stuck , and wanted something to keep me busy until horizon so hopefully be able to beat it before then lol. Yea you should give it another shot sometime.
taking off work, bunkering down, getting snacks, etc for Elden Ring release.
When is it coming to switch?
@AFCC my first demons souls play through, I was a barbarian. Aka hard mode. If you want easy mode, play royalty.
ohhhhh Elden Ring.... cannot wait man!
Not really interested in this I find dark souls style games to just be boring & frustrating
From software have me completely addicted to their games. I NEVER replay games but I’ve beaten Bloodborne x 3, DS1 x 1.5, DS2 x 1, DS3 x 2.5 and sekiro x 1 - that’s all in the last 2 years. I have a problem.
Very, very excited for this game. I know it’s going to hurt. Badly.
It truly is exciting having a new FromSoftware game on the horizon, absolutely cannot wait. I'm going to purchase some other games that are coming out around the same time to support them but none of them will be played for months to come.
@Grimwood your response just seems like you're trying really hard to be edgy & argumentative. Using words like disgusting & such.... about a jumping horse. Lol ok 👌 do you.
@Grimwood why are you here bagging the ***** out of game you dont like? Whats that gonna do to us fans here that love this *****. If you dont like it, just move along mate... Nobody cares if you dont like this genre for whatever reason.
This is the Fromsoftware games I've always dreamed of: open world, fun exploration, deep and difficult combat but more accessible and forgiving than past games. Looks like a winner and can't wait to play!
@Grimwood "I have no intention on buying this game, I'm just going to read an article about this game, then leave a comment that's longer than anyone else's about how I'm not buying this game"... Get a life dude 😂
@Daleaf we can do it, let's try!
I always buy the games cause I love the huge bosses and incredible boss fights but then I start to get slapped and I lose my will
@AgentGuapo what are the main differences?
@AFCC haha i literally just raged quit now haha. Was going great up till then so think i need to do some soul farmimg to level my guy up. Was on the manhunter boss its ok until the 2nd guy shows up and keep getting of the bridge. Deep breaths lol will have a few hrs break lol.
I like the look of this, but tried Sekiro and Dark Souls on the switch. These games are not for me
@Daleaf just ask for someone to help you in PVE x)
Currently playing through Demon's Souls, can't wait for this game. The combat looks like an evolution of Sekiro, which has hands down the best sword combat in any game ever. Excited to see if this improves upon it
@AFCC yea will give that a go later.
I've only ever enjoyed Demon Souls Remake(beat it) and that was because I had the time off to play it and Bloodborne. I've never got into other From Software games...mainly due to time and not having enough to learn the mechanical side of the game and the process to beat enemies and bosses.... especially when you have three systems and buy quite a few games... I will grab Elden Ring and I hope it's a bit more forgiving so I and others with less time to invest can enjoy it?
@Daleaf Remember that well. Twice I got knocked off the edge right as I was about to win the fight...
There is a sly method to beat these guys but my mind is not gathering the info. Have a look online if you wish?
@Mezzer cheers will have a look at that, ive done them before so know i can do it lol. First time this time i had same as you nearly did it then off i went lol, after that not even close they just go nuts on me everytime.
@nessisonett I was of the same mindset at first when the game was announced as being in an open world setting. But, your forgetting there are dungeons, caverns and other parts to the full game which will no doubt get the classic From level design magic to them.
@GoblinKid The dungeons in the network test were not good at all. Felt a bit like the chalice dungeons from Bloodborne but really short. I’d assume the main game will have more complicated ones.
@TranslucentEye I'll only be playing Life is Strange: Remastered Collection, Sifu, Horizon Forbidden West, and Elden Ring.
Some of the other games do interest me but not as much.
@Daleaf I actually did it 😭
@AFCC 👏👏👏👏👏 haha nice one m8 well done. I actually didnt finish demon souls but defo going to give it another go at somepoint. Im actually getting through elden ring pretty good so far, think the first boss was a bit of a challenge but after that its generally ok, obviously still die but its easier in the sense that if its too hard go awat do some other stuff and go back, where demon souls it harder to do that and still enjoy doing it if you know what i mean lol
@Daleaf I installed Sekiro again and this time I will really try and finish it!!!
Good luck to you also!
Haha yea that one is really hard i got stuck on one of the bosses and it just felt impossible, maybe after i finish this might give it anither try
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