Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Elden Ring ever since its announcement during E3 2019. After FromSoftware’s long period of radio silence, the studio finally committed to a release date last June and is now less than a month away from the game’s launch.

With Elden Ring releasing on February 25, director Hidetaka Miyazaki recently sat down with PlayStation for an in-depth interview. The discussion covered a range of topics, related to the upcoming game. Among Miyazaki’s statements was the conformation that Elden Ring will feature both multiple endings and New Game Plus.

Now, this likely isn’t a massive surprise for fans of developer From Software. The first two Dark Souls games each have two possible endings, with Dark Souls 3 having four. Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice also has multiple endings, with some requiring significant extra effort on the player’s part. All five games also boast a New Game Plus mode for players interested in a more challenging and rewarding second playthrough. Thus, Miyazaki’s statement isn’t new information so much as it is a confirmation of what many already expected.

Plus good news for FromSoftware fans:

“𝘠𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨.” pic.twitter.com/zd0Sg4y2CY

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) January 28, 2022

Still, it’s good to have an official statement, even if it’s unsurprising. Plus, that wasn’t Miyazaki’s only comment about the upcoming game. For example, he discussed how Sekiro’s development impacted From Software’s philosophy going into Elden Ring. This is partially evident in the gameplay, with Elden Ring building upon Sekiro’s Posture system to create the new game’s Enemy Stance Break mechanic. Players may also feel Sekiro’s influence in Elden Ring’s writing. The new game attempts to strike a balance between the fragmented storytelling of Dark Souls and Bloodborne and the more explicit narrative of Sekiro.

Miyazaki also discussed the characteristically harsh difficulty and bleak atmosphere that From Software games are known for. Regarding the former point, he explained how From Software doesn’t make their games difficult just for the sake of difficulty. Instead, the studio believes in making games that reward players for overcoming adversity.

This means that the games still need to be fair instead of arbitrarily punishing. Miyazaki also notes that one advantage of making Elden Ring open-world is that players can judge for themselves what challenges they are ready to take on next. The game will also offer players more options for dealing with its various challenges. These are some reasons Miyazaki believes a larger proportion of players will finish Elden Ring.

As for the game’s atmosphere, Elden Ring is much more colorful than other From Software titles. According to Miyazaki, From Software wants the game to have a more inviting atmosphere that encourages players to explore off the beaten path. It also gives Elden Ring a more painterly aesthetic, which the developers feel is better for the game’s setting of a high fantasy realm in decline. However, Miyazaki assures fans that Elden Ring is not lacking darker, more intense moments.

Elden Ring is out on February 25th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC. You can download the latest Elden Ring Trainer and cheats for free from WeMod.



Posted: Jan 31, 2022 11:05 am
Last Updated: Feb 16, 2022 12:39 pm
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Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-new-game-plus-multiple-endings/