For the second year in a row,Elden Ringwon Most Anticipated Gameat The Game Awards, solidifying its place as one of the most hyped games of the current and now next generation. While the award win was merely a coincidence, TGA host Geoff Keighley was ready to welcome his small “pot friend” to the show to present a new trailer forElden Ring.
Those FromSoftware fans who might be concerned about gameplay spoilers needn’t worry; this trailer is comprised entirely of pre-rendered footage. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this as the opening cinematic for Elden Ring when itfinally releases in February.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Beyond building on the hype forElden Ring, the new CG trailer gives fans an overview of the history of the world inElden Ring. It sets the stage with the mystery of who destroyed the eponymous Elden Ring and what compelled them to do so. In the game, the player character must attempt to unite the pieces of rebuild the Elden Ring (which is more like a crown), but they may find a darker secret along the way. Whatever the case may be, the Elden Ring’s destruction set off a war that saw demi-gods waging battle between each other.
As the trailer concludes, it showcases Malenia wielding her massive sword (fans can buy aMalenia statue in the Collector’s Edition) in battle against another opponent, but the storyteller explains that their struggle is pointless. It’s a common theme in FromSoftware games – the futility of conflict – but the trailer concludes with a spark of hope. If the player character can succeed in their endeavors, they could change the current state of the world inElden Ring.
AlthoughElden RingbroughtGame of Throneswriter George R.R. Martin to help give life to its world, this still feels very much in line with the From Software brand. Even the style of this trailer evokes a similar tone and style to trailers shown for theDark Soulsfranchise. Large gothic castles, massive creatures with unique designs, and a delicate female character pleading with the player to be this world’s savior are all key indicators of a FromSoftware game.
Clearly, the developer knows what the fans want out of its games and the fans are chomping at the bit to playElden Ring. Because of the unknown nature of its release date last year and then its delay to February of next year,Elden Ringhas the unique honor of winning most anticipated game for two years in a row. Hopefully, the February release date sticks - themonth is packed with major game releases- and it doesn’t have a chance to threepeat.
Elden Ringreleases June 09, 2025 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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