New Elden Ring trailer reveals gameplay, January 21, 2022 release date
Elden Ring! Oh, Elden Ring!
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What you need to know
FromSoftware’s upcoming action RPGElden Ringmade a surprise appearance ahead ofE3 2021during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest show in the form of a brand new trailer that showcased some of Elden Ring’s gameplay as well as elements of the game’s story and world. You can watch the trailer below:
As many fans have come to expect based on comments made by FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki, the gameplay of Elden Ring appears to be very similar to that of the Dark Souls series, complete with an emphasis on dodging and melee combat (magic is an available option, too). In addition to the presence of FromSoftware’s bread-and-butter, there are also brand new mechanics such as mounted horse combat and exploration.
Something else that the trailer revealed was Elden Ring’s release date, which is January 21, 2022. This is exciting, as up until now, we’ve had no information about when to expect the game’s arrival.
Are you excited for Elden Ring to arrive onXbox 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.
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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Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he’s been an avid fan since childhood. He’s been writing for Team WC since the summer of 2017, and you’ll find him doing news, editorials, reviews, and general coverage on everything gaming, Xbox, and Windows PC. His favorite game of all time is probably NieR: Automata, though Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas, and Team Fortress 2 are in the running, too. When he’s not writing or gaming, there’s a good chance he’s either watching an interesting new movie or TV show or actually going outside for once.Follow him on X(Twitter).
