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Elden Ring: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Elden Ring (2022): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Elden Ring (2022) is a role-playing (rpg), adventure video game developed by FromSoftware, available on Series X|S, PS4, Switch 2, PC, PS5, XONE. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 95/100 on IGDB.

What is Elden Ring about?

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord.

The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.

Key details

Elden Ring was released in 2022 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: Series X|S, PS4, Switch 2, PC, PS5, XONE. Developer: FromSoftware.

Should you play Elden Ring?

With a 95/100 aggregate score, Elden Ring ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is a role-playing (rpg), adventure game by FromSoftware, released in 2022.

What platforms is Elden Ring on?

Elden Ring is available on Series X|S, PS4, Switch 2, PC, PS5, XONE.

Is Elden Ring good?

Elden Ring has an aggregate score of 95/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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