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Download Elden Ring - a new RPG set in a vast, open world

Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an open world featuring intense combat and classic role-playing elements. Fans waited more than three years—and the wait is finally over; the game officially launched on 02/25/2022. Dive into a haunting and beautiful dark-fantasy world as you defeat enemies with precisely timed strikes and dodge attacks left and right.

The game is developed by FromSoftware, led by Hidetaka Miyazaki, who also created the Dark Souls series and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It is published by Bandai Namco, a major name in bringing Asian game titles to the Western market.

Explore the Lands Between

The game unfolds in a mystical world full of internal intrigue following the shattering of the so-called Elden Ring, which left fragments scattered across the Lands Between. These fragments are the Great Runes—and each is now held by the realm’s rulers. These rulers all descend from the demigod Queen Marika the Eternal, who gave them life. Over time, they have been warped by the terrible power of the Runes, turning them into formidable and terrifying enemies.

It’s up to you, the player, to create a character, gather all the Runes, restore the Elden Ring, and become the Elden Lord.

Choose your platform

Elden Ring is available on multiple systems, not only because it’s highly sought-after, but also because its control scheme is simple enough to implement across platforms.

You can buy Elden Ring for PlayStation 4 or 5 right here. If you want to play the PC version, you can do that too—the link is at the top of this page. If you have an Xbox, you can buy the Xbox version here.

Battle colossal bosses and master their techniques to defeat them

Elden Ring and earlier, similar games are known for their boss fights. Bosses are enormous foes that use tactical attacks you must read and memorize, so you know when it’s safe to strike and when it’s better to run the other way—or duck before an axe takes your head.

Many players will enjoy finding the right combination of gear and attacks to stay alive. Combat feels fantastic overall—you can often dodge incoming blows, and your own strikes usually feel weighty, whether you’re slamming the ground or “charging up” before smashing your sword into an enemy.

Magic in the game isn’t as powerful or heavy as you might experience in other action RPGs, as we pointed out in our review of Lost Ark.

Play with other players — or against them

Elden Ring gives players the freedom to choose how they want to play. You can experience the entire game solo or team up with other players. You can even enjoy PvP and battle your friends if that’s what you prefer.

So how do you play with others in Elden Ring? Go to the same location on your respective systems and use the so‑called “Fingers,” which let you summon other players. The process isn’t quite as simple as you might wish, but the game is ultimately designed primarily as a single‑player experience.

Conclusion

Elden Ring is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy action-heavy combat and dark worlds with fearsome bosses. The game also appeals to strategists, as you must stay observant and think quickly to defeat the mighty rulers of this realm.

It’s poised to earn an epic reputation—just like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. If this kind of game is your thing, Elden Ring promises many hours of intense entertainment, and we can’t recommend it enough.

 

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Reviewer’s rating with pros and cons, and user ratings

Pros
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Eerie atmosphere
  • Multiplayer supported
Cons
  • No free demo version

User Rating