Elden Ring to feature stealth, dynamic weather, multiplayer, and more
Elden Ring looks like it might be FromSoftware’s most advanced game yet.
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What you need to know
Following the release of thenew Elden Ring trailerthat premiered duringSummer Game Festahead of the mainE3 2021event, Bandai Namco has put out apress releasethat gives some insight intoElden Ring’sgameplay features.
Some of the newer features that will be in the game are dynamic weather systems and time-of-day progression, which will no doubt make the game’s world feel more alive and natural and may also have gameplay ramifications. Features from previous FromSoftware games are returning as well, such as unique NPC characters that have their own motivations and may help or hinder your progress, co-operative multiplayer that lets you and your friends play through the game together, and even stealth-style gameplay options that will likely be similar to what was present inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
The press release also confirmed that Elden Ring will support Xbox Smart Delivery onXbox Series XandXbox Series S, and will also allow PS4 players to upgrade for free when switching to aPS5. Since some games have charged players money to upgrade when they get a new next-gen console, this is much appreciated.
Are you excited for Elden Ring to arrive on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One consoles, and Windows 10 (andWindows 11) PCs? Let me know. It may end up being one of the best Xbox One role-playing games ever, so we’re definitely keeping a close eye on it. Notably, it’s available for preorder now for $60, too. For more on Elden Ring, check out why I thinkElden Ring looks absolutely incredible and has restored my humanity.
Elden Ring…oh, Elden Ring!
Elden Ring is FromSoftware’s next fantasy epic, featuring a focus on open-ended design in a universe created by both FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki and A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin.
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