For many players in the gaming community,Elden Ringis potentially their first time playing a game made by FromSoftware. Given how lenient and accessible some game mechanics are while still managing to maintain the signature difficulty that the studio is known for,Elden Ringis comparatively more beginner-friendly than previous titles. However, as is the case with most of FromSoftware’s games, the narrative can be rather perplexing at times.
Since the advent ofthe originalDemon’s Souls, FromSoftware’s approach to storytelling has been somewhat obtuse. Rather than relying on fleshed-out exposition and dialogue, FromSoftware tends to focus on the player’s discovery of certain aspects of the in-game world more than the history of said aspects. That same sentiment also applies to the story ofElden Ring.So for fans of the game who are looking for a clearer understanding of the narrative, the director ofElden Ringhas provided answers.
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In an interview with Famitsu,Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director ofElden Ring, has provided a detailed explanation of the story events and worldbuilding for players unfamiliar with the nuances ofElden Ring’snarrative. The story takes place in a world called the Lands Between, where most of the populous possess a golden glow in their eyes, which represents the grace of the Erdtree, the gigantic golden tree that players have likely seen in the background of most in-game environments.
The player is a member of a group ofindividuals called the Tarnished, who have since lost the grace of the Erdtree and were exiled from the Lands Between. At some point in time, the Elden Ring had been shattered and handed off to various demigods, which served as the catalyst for the Shattering War, with each demigod vying for the title of Elden Lord.
Once the Shattering War began, the “guidance of grace” was presented to members of the Tarnished to help guide them back to the Lands Between in order to pursue the title of Elden Lord. All the while, players will have to face off against the aforementioned demigods, which includesGodrick the Grafted, one of the most popular bosses inElden Ring.
Miyazaki later went on to explain that all additional story details will have to be discovered by the player in-game. While there are likely plenty of additional lore details presented withinElden Ringthat might cause confusion, this background information should help players a lot. ConsideringGeorge RR Martin’s involvement inElden Ring, there’s understandably a lot of people that wish to engage with the game’s story.
Elden Ringis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
