Elden Ring is still coming, as this latest trailer reveals
The final reveal for Summer Games Fest: Kick-Off was that of Elden Ring, a game we haven’t seen since its reveal back at E3 2019. The title is the next game from developers FromSoftware, with story created by George R.R. Martin, best known for his books that inspired Game of Thrones.
Story details are a bit light right now, but Miyazaki-san and George R.R. Martin have released some small statements, which you can read below.
“Collaborating with George R. R. Martin to create the ELDEN RING mythos has been a genuinely delightful experience and a source of wonderful inspiration. The team is working hard to ensure that the world of ELDEN RING will be a fascinating place for players to explore, filled with peril and wonder from its furthest reaches to its lowest depths. This is a FromSoftware title through and through, rich in fantasy and RPG action. We sincerely hope you look forward to it.” said Hidetaka Miyazaki, President of FromSoftware, Inc. and Game Director for ELDEN RING.
“Building the world of ELDEN RING with Miyazaki-san and his team was a treat! The graphics, mythos, and action-RPG gameplay will deliver an unforgettable experience. I can’t wait for people to see what ELDEN RING has in store for them.” Said George R.R. Martin.
“It’s incredible to see two masters of world building and storytelling bring their craftsmanship together in creating ELDEN RING,” commented Herve Hoerdt, SVP of Marketing, Digital and Content at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “Combining FromSoftware’s excellent game design with the world created in the minds of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, we’ll be definitely be treated to something special.”
The game is coming on January 21, 2022 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PlayStation 4