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Elden Ring

Released Feb 25, 2022 Rating 95/100 Developer FromSoftware Publishers FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Xbox Series X S PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch 2 PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5 Xbox One
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
Action Fantasy Open world
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Elden Ring stands as FromSoftware's landmark action-RPG collaboration with George R.R. Martin, released in February 2022 across PC and console platforms. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's vision helped define the modern soulslike genre, building on the foundation established by Dark Souls over nearly two decades.

The game continues to maintain cultural relevance as a point of reference for other releases, with recent coverage examining how newer titles either draw inspiration from or compete with its design. Conversation around Elden Ring's community remains active, bolstered by fan modifications that have reinvigorated engagement for some players. Meanwhile, FromSoftware's next project is moving toward playability, and the confirmed arrival of Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2 represents a significant platform expansion, though questions remain about technical performance on the new hardware.

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Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Elden Ring On Switch 2

"The delay has proven immensely beneficial". After being delayed to " allow time for performance adjustments ", Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition finally arrived on the Switch 2 last month. So, was it worth the wait? Digital Foundry has now taken a look and confirms the delay has bee…

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How to Start Playing Elden Ring in 2026 via GameRant

How to Start Playing Elden Ring in 2026

Elden Ring has maintained a strong cultural impact throughout the 2020s and it’s back in the spotlight once again thanks to a new release of the game on the Nintendo Switch 2. Wherever you choose to play it, starting Elden Ring or giving it another chance has never been easier. T…

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Guide: Elden Ring Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and Boss Strategies

Our complete guide to Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. In this Elden Ring guide , which includes an Elden Ring walkthrough , we're sharing our tips and tricks for beginners to help you survive the Lands Between . We've included boss fight strategies , such as M…

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Video: Elden Ring Gameplay Showcase Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

It's nearly here... Nintendo of America has uploaded a new Gameplay Showcase trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, giving us a great look at what's in store for next week's launch on 28th August . It's not a particularly lengthy trailer, but it does break down so…

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I hate dogs (in Elden Ring) via Polygon

I hate dogs (in Elden Ring)

Elden Ring's dogs are some of the most annoying enemies for me to wrap my head around in a fight. Even hundreds of hours into the game, one tiny mistake in a fight against a dog threatens to send me spiraling into despair and lost runes. I wanted to figure out what it was about F…

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Elden Ring Mod Adds a Brand-New Tower of Judgment Challenge Dungeon

NexusMods member ‘q1332104840’ has uploaded a new mod for Elden Ring that adds a brand-new, custom-designed “Tower of Judgment” challenge dungeon to the Lands Between. This mod adds new free content to Elden Ring. So, if you’re currently replaying it, I suggest taking a look at i…

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Elden Ring For Switch 2 Is Looking Pretty Slick In New Story Trailer

Not so tarnished, eh? Bandai Namco had released a new story trailer for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition ahead of its Switch 2 launch on 28th August 2026 . While we're well aware that publishers like to show off games in their very best light for trailers, there's no denying that it…

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Why Margit is so good at killing you in Elden Ring via Polygon

Why Margit is so good at killing you in Elden Ring

Elden Ring's first gatekeeping boss Margit the Fell Omen is a real jerk. Players can run into him early in their playthrough, before they've really explored Limgrave and gotten the Good Loot, but Margit poses a challenge even for seasoned, leveled-up Souls veterans. So what is it…

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