Elden Ring is an open-world action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was created in collaboration with fantasy novelist George R. R. Martin, famously known as the author of the New York Times bestseller A Song of Ice and Fire, otherwise known in its television format as Game of Thrones, who provided the game’s lore and setting. The game is known for its expansive and intricately designed world, The Lands Between, which players can explore freely both above and below.
Players assume the role of a character known as the Tarnished, tasked with navigating this vast world filled with challenging enemies, including formidable bosses, and uncovering its rich lore and secrets. The gameplay in Elden Ring is characterized by its high difficulty, deep combat system, and the ability to customize the player’s character with various weapons, spells, and skills. The game also features elements of stealth, horseback riding, and multiplayer components where players can cooperate or compete against each other.
Elden Ring received widespread acclaim for its ambitious scale, intricate world design, deep lore, and challenging gameplay, marking it as a significant entry in the genre and a high point in FromSoftware’s portfolio.