Tag: Elden Ring
News No Duos Allowed in Elden Ring: Nightreign's Take on Battle Royale
Two shalt thou not count, excepting that thou then proceed to three
Elden Ring: Nightreign is the surpise co-op spinoff we never knew we wanted, and it is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated 2025 releases. In a moderately interesting update, IGN has learned that players c
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Boast Bosses Pulled from Dark Souls Series
"I may be but small, but I will die a colossus"
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's attempt to make Elden Ring battle royale a thing, Nightreign, will feature fearsome enemies and bosses from across the Dark Souls series, arriving in the multiverse-like realm of Limveld. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to note the inclusion of some familiar foes in the...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test to Take Place in February on PS5
Registrations opens in January
We can't help but be excited to try out Nightreign, Elden Ring's fast-paced cooperative offering, arriving in 2025. Developer FromSoftware (a development studio that rarely misses) has revealed that PS5 players can sign up to take part in a network test for the standalone adventure. Registrations open on 10th January,...
News Elden Ring Alone Eclipses Combined Dark Souls Series' Sales
Thus shall you be blessed with Nightreign
Prior to the release of Elden Ring, the Dark Souls series, comprised of Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III, and all of its associated DLC and subsequent re-releases and remasters, amounted to an astonishing 27 million units, as well as perhaps being the most influential of the last decade. Elden Ring...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Not Have Crossplay
Walled garden
Elden Ring: Nightreign has a huge focus on co-op, although you can technically play it offline and in single player if you like. Despite this, FromSoftware is not offering crossplay in the game. “Similar to the original Elden Ring, there will be cross-generational play but not cross-platform play,” director Junya Ishizaki told
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Explained, Can Be Played in Single Player and Offline
Everything you need to know
The announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign will have caught many FromSoftware fans, especially as the studio wasn't really expected to have any news to share having put out Shadow of the Erdtree earlier this year. It did, however: a co-op game for up to three players that uses the frameworks of Elden Ring for a different...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Announced, a Co-Op Game for PS5, PS4
Releasing in 2025
FromSoftware has announced a new, standalone Elden Ring with the subtitle Nightreign, releasing in 2025 for PS5 and PS4. Elden Ring: Nightreign is a co-op game that appears to pull in bosses from other FromSoftware experiences, with The Nameless King from Dark Souls 3 appearing in the footage. Rise Together – Join forces with...
News Elden Ring DLC Not Eligible for BAFTA's Best Game Award
"Full games" only
At this point, it's possible the whole Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion probably taking home Game of the Year at Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards thing may have gotten under our skin. We're all FromSoftware fans here, but at the end of the day, DLC does not a full game make. Maintaining
News Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring DLC in The Game Awards' Fan Vote Final
Along with three gacha heavyweights
Geoff Keighley has announced the finalists of The Game Awards' community vote, and the final five nominees that have made it through two rounds of voting are completely unsurprising. Votes are being collected now until Wednesday, with the nominees being: Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring: Shadow of the...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Patch 1.14 Makes the Final Boss Easier
Nerfed in six different ways
FromSoftware has today deployed a new PS5, PS4 patch for Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that works to make the final boss fight a little easier. Due to the subject of this update, there will be spoilers below. The battle against Promised Consort Radahn has been changed in six different ways, as detailed by the...
News Elden Ring Squashes Shadow of the Erdtree Bugs in Latest Update, Here Are the Patch Notes
Available now
A new game update for Elden Ring is now ready to download and install on PS5 and PS4. Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced the new patch earlier today, taking the smash hit action RPG to version 1.13.2. It's far from the biggest update the game has ever seen, but it makes a handful of notable bug fixes to Shadow of the Erdtree. A...
News Elden Ring 'Really the Limit' for How Large FromSoftware's Games Can Be
Size matters
Elden Ring is a monstrous beast by most video game metrics, but according to developer FromSoftware, the size and scale on display are about the limit of what the studio can manage without compromise. We should all probably keep this in mind whenever the title that has to follow the Elden Ring act is inevitably revealed. That's...
News New Elden Ring Patch 1.13 Buffs Skills and Summons, Weapon Types Better
The Lands Between becomes buff city
FromSoftware has issued a new Elden Ring patch today for PS5, PS4 systems, bringing it up to version number 1.13. It's an update affecting both the base title and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and in an unexpected change from the norm, 95 per cent of the patch notes speak of buffs instead of nerfs. A very...
Random Streamer One-Shots Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's Final, Hardest Boss
Buffed up to the eyeballs
While we've come to appreciate the many masochistic ways in which some players choose to engage with FromSoftware's already difficult games, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing its big bads be brought low by statistical dominance. Case in point: Streamer Ainrun stacks a frankly silly number of buffs in order...
News Elden Ring Poster Signed by Hidetaka Miyazaki Currently at Auction for $15,000
It's for a good cause
An Elden Ring poster signed by auteur FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki is currently being auctioned for charity, with the proceeds going towards the Immune Deficiency Foundation. If you've got a spare stack of cash and would like to invest in a unique piece of memorabilia while helping a worthy cause, bidding doesn't close...
News Lore Tome Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring Looks Absolutely Stunning
Oh, Elden Ring!
Grave Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring is a stunning premium product for the most discerning FromSoftware lore fanatics. It's not an official offering and, as such, is not associated with either the developer or publisher Bandai Namco, but it is gorgeous, and we covet it in the same way Godrick does grafted limbs. Written by a...
Random You've Been Pronouncing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's 'Scadutree' Wrong
Which is why we say "Skibidi Fragments"
We regret to inform you that you've most likely been incorrectly pronouncing the name of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdrtree's controversial Scadutree scaling mechanic. The Scadutree Fragments scattered throughout The Shadow Lands are essential in powering up your charac
News Official Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Strategy Guide Now Available for Preorder
Seek audience with the Three Fingers
Players currently struggling through Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion can look forward to a new volume in Future Press's Books of Knowledge series, FromSoftware's officially licensed line of hardcover strategy guides. The base game warranted two books of its own,
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
To Erd is human
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have just released a new game update for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, available to download and install now on PS5 and PS4. Version 1.12.3, as it's called, is largely aimed at tweaking the balance of certain weapons and attacks, mostly nerfing some overpowered abilities. In PvP, the Swift Slash...
Tanks very much
If you're looking for a way to make Elden Ring easier, you may well be interested in thrusting shields — a new weapon type that's been introduced via Shadow of the Erdtree. Essentially, these shields let you attack and block at the same time, meaning that you don't have to worry about timing your strikes, because you're just...
News Golden Order Restored as Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Recovers from Review Bombing
Mostly Positive, soon to be Overwhelmingly so
Frustrated Elden Ring players who jumped into the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, ignored tutorial messages, and expected a cake-walk, vented their spleens by review bombing the DLC on Steam. This caused the critically acclaimed offering to drop to Mixed, although, in fairness, the PC version was also...
News George R.R. Martin Appears to Tease Elden Ring Adaptation for Film, TV
"What rumor?"
A Song of Ice and Fire author and official Elden Ring lore contributor George R.R. Martin appears to have teased a movie or TV adaptation of the FromSoftware game really could be in the works. Following on from comments made by creator Hidetaka Miyazaki, who didn't see any reason to "deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden...
News FromSoftware Boss Uses Every Elden Ring Advantage: 'I Absolutely Suck at Video Games'
Git gud, Miyazaki
In what probably shouldn't be surprising news, but somehow still is, FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki claims to not be very good at video games. Responsible for more gamer frustration, rage, and eventual triumph than any other developer working (probably), Miyazaki says that when it comes to Elden Ring, he takes every advantage...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Reaches 5 Million Sales in First Three Days
Out of the shadows
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have just announced a huge sales milestone for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, just days after launch. The expansion, which launched on PS5 and PS4 back on the 21st June, has reached 5 million copies sold within three days. "This milestone is the result of the tremendous...
Guide All Scadutree Fragment Locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Where to find every Scadutree Fragment in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Looking for all Scadutree Fragment locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? A new type of upgrade you'll only find in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, they form an important part of upgrading your character in the Realm of Shadow. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal...
Guide All Revered Spirit Ash Locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Where to find every Revered Spirit Ash in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Looking for all Revered Spirit Ash locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC introduces two new types of upgrades that are only active in the Realm of Shadow, with Revered Spirit Ash being one of them. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to...
News FromSoftware Open to Transmedia Adaptation of Elden Ring
"Foul Tarnished, in search of the Elden Ring. Emboldened by the flame of ambition"
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is so hot right now that it seems to be all anyone is playing. Considering the incredible 25 million copies the base game sold, it shouldn't be surprising. Perhaps also unsurprising, in light of all those sales, developer...
News Elden Ring DLC Made Easier with New PS5, PS4 Calibration Update
Shadow Realm Blessings made even more powerful
After a wave of complaints from select parts of the Elden Ring community, FromSoftware appears to have caved to the demands to lower the difficulty of the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Following a calibration update that is applied once you log into the title's multiplayer server (look for version...
News Elden Ring Dataminer Reveals True Face of Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs
“Thou art a dogged fellow, aren’t you? Or is it merely thine habit to talk to dolls?"
With Elden Ring's enormous Shadow of the Erdtree expansion currently enthralling millions (probably), there's a lot of interest in FromSoftware's esoteric fantasy world. An entire cottage industry exists that examines its games in minute detail, teasing out...
News FromSoftware Boss Puts Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse to Bed, Once and For All
Git gud, officially
FromSoftware's games demand a lot from players, mandating they engage with mechanics and "lock in" to overcome punishing, master-crafted combat encounters. While the level of challenge required by each entry is open for debate, one thing is sure: studio director and sadist Hidetaka Miyazaki has weighed in on the inevitable Elden...
News Broken, Battered Elden Ring Players Review Bomb Shadow of the Erdtree for Being Too Hard
Unable to progress, they have nothing left
Despite only being out for a few days now, FromSoftware 's eagerly anticipated Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is being review bombed on Steam. Broken, battered players, chewed up and spat out, publicly admit defeat, claiming that the difficulty level has been tuned too high. At the time of...
Poll Are You Playing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?
Back to your roots
It's not often that an expansion can command greater hype levels than full games, but that's exactly what's happened with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. FromSoftware's highly anticipated return to its 2022 masterpiece has already attracted ridiculously positive review scores, although as is always the case with DLC, we're left...
News The Witcher Congratulates Elden Ring's DLC Triumph with Awesome Artwork
The best of the best
In case you haven't already heard, the newly released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring is now the highest-rated DLC of all time, settling on a staggering PS5 Metacritic score of 95. But of course, where one game rises, another must fall — and so The Witcher 3's brilliant Blood and Wine expansion has been knocked...
News Elden Ring's Massive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Has Zero PS5, PS4 Trophies
How very maidenless
Update: Just to confirm, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has launched today with zero Trophies. While this isn't the first time for a FromSoftware expansion to eschew gongs entirely, the sheer scale of the add-on means their absence will come as a disappointment to some. Still, we suspect you'll be playing the expansion...
Guide Elden Ring Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and Boss Strategies
Updated with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC guides
Elden Ring is the newest RPG developed by FromSoftware for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC. Following on from popular titles like Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadow
Guide Elden Ring: All Maps Locations
Updated with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Maps
What are all Maps locations in Elden Ring? Getting an overview of the layout of the Lands Between is as simple as pushing the touchpad on your controller, but if you haven't found any Maps yet then you'll only see basic information, like all Site of Grace locations you've found thus far. In order to better...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Start Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
A step by step guide to reaching the Realm of Shadow
How do you start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring? A significant expansion that adds a new area to explore along with newer Boss Fights, Quests, and more, it's an exciting reason to return to the game. Given the con
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Blackgaol Knight
Western Nameless Mausoleum boss explained
How do you beat Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring? One of the first named Boss Fights of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the foe may come as a rude awakening for the difficulty of the expansion. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how t
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Belurat Gaol
Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze boss location
Belurat Gaol is an optional location in the northwest of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze
Belurat Gaol boss explained
How do you beat Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze in Elden Ring? You'll find this Boss Fight at the end of the Belurat Gaol in the Gravesite Plain. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to beat Demi-Human Swordma
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Ghostflame Dragon
Gravesite Plain boss explained
How do you beat Ghostflame Dragon in Elden Ring? A Boss Fight you'll encounter while simply roaming the Gravesite Plain in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, it's the first dragon of the expansion. In this Elden Ring guide, we are going to reveal
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Belurat, Tower Settlement
A walkthrough to beating Belurat, Tower Settlement
Belurat, Tower Settlement is a main area in the northwest of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Divine Beast Dancing Lion at the end of it. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Belurat, Tower Settlement boss explained
How do you beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Elden Ring? A Boss Fight you'll face in Belurat, Tower Settlement of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, this is a difficult fight that'll test all your combat skills. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake
Where to find the Anvil Hammer
Ruined Forge Lava Intake is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and rewards the Anvil Hammer at the end of it. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake. How Do You Complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake in Elden Ring?: On this page, we're going...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Castle Ensis
A walkthrough to beating Castle Ensis
Castle Ensis is a main area in the northeast of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Castle Ensis boss explained
How do you beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the end of Castle Ensis in the Gravesite Plain of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. In this
Guide Elden Ring: All Miquella Cross Locations
Where to find every Miquella Cross in the Realm of Shadow
What are all Miquella Cross locations in Elden Ring? A new type of interactive element and marker on your Map, you'll find Miquella Crosses spread throughout the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC area called the Realm of Shadow. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal all Miquella Cross...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Fort of Reprimand
Where to find Flamedrake Talisman +3
Fort of Reprimand is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and houses a Boss Fight against Black Knight Edredd as well as the Flamedrake Talisman +3. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Shadow Keep
A walkthrough to beating Shadow Keep
Shadow Keep is a main area in the north of the Scadu Altus in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against the Golden Hippopotamus and
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Golden Hippopotamus
Shadow Keep boss explained
How do you beat Golden Hippopotamus in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the very start of Shadow Keep in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. It's literally the fi
