Elden Ringfans have had an almost comically long wait in between new details about the upcoming FromSoftware game. The follow-up toSekirois highly anticipated, due in part to the creative minds behind its world.Elden Ring’s world was created both by Hidetaka Miyazaki, famous for the other FromSoftware games, and George R.R. Martin ofGame of Thronesfame. Ahead of yesterday’s Summer Games Fest, the hype that has built up aroundElden Ringis almost incomparable. The trailer that capped off the Summer Games Fest digital event did not disappoint its fans.
Thesubreddit forElden Ringis already on fireafter a monolithic new trailer released today, which speaks to fans' excitement about the new reveal. The trailer was chock-full of new details including locations, playable characters (or classes?), new enemies, huge bosses, and apparent open-world elements. After such a long silence onElden RingFromSoftware has done a lot to impress in the new trailer and it already has fans salivating for more.
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Elden Ring’s Summer Games Fest Did Not Disappoint
After so long without any new information, it’s almost staggering just how much was included in thetrailer released today forElden Ring. The video primarily prioritized showing off gameplay, but opened with sprawling landscape shots and cramped dungeon footage. The horseback travel across wide open spaces was reminiscent ofShadow of the Colossusand really showcase the unique design that FromSoftware puts into all of its games.
The rest of the trailer was split between cuts of gameplay featuring two different characters, and story elements via the voiceover. It remains to be seen if the two characters shown off are indicative of set protagonists likeSekiro, or of different builds or classes like the other FromSoftware games.
The gameplay itself was also impressive to say the least. After so manyElden Ringteases leading up to the reveal, it was cathartic for fans to finally get a glimpse at how the game will actually play. The characters in the trailer show off two distinct archetypes, one is aDark Souls-style knight utilizing heavy attacks including jumping slashes, and a glimpse into how magic will work inElden Ringwhen a magical blade extends out before a powerful attack.
The other character looks more like a classic roguish fighter. Quick movement including a backflip slashing attack seem fluid and swift. The rogue/assassin character also shows off some magical prowess in the form of a doppelganger that’s summoned to aid in attacks against an enemy.
The trailer definitely ends up leaving many mysteries aboutElden Ringunanswered, but did a lot to get fans excited. The boss design is classic FromSoftware, including a dark knight and a grotesque nobleman enemy that proceeds to mutate more and more throughout the trailer. Totally new elements like mounted combat and exploration also helped set expectations for what the game will ultimately look like.Elden Ring’s open field is a big shift for the series, so it will be interesting to see it implemented.
Many questions still abound about the game’s lore and world, but they won’t have to wait very long now that the trailer also included a release date for the highly anticipatedElden Ring. Surprising fans, the game releases fairly soon on January 21 next year.
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Elden Ring’s Expanding Mysteries
The new trailer forElden Ringdid a lot to answer some of the questions that fans had been holding onto for the last couple years. It did even more to create new questions however. A major one concerns the logo itself. Detailed in the game’s new logo is a symbol consisting of interlocked golden rings indicative of the game’s title. But during the new trailer a sort of destroyed altar is seen emblazoned with the same symbol. FromSoftware is famous for making what are minor details at first have big ramifications later, and this symbol might beimportant toElden Ring’sGolden Order.
Details are still sparse about just what the Golden Order, and even the titular Elden Ring, actually is, but it’s probably safe to assume that the Golden Order is either tasked with protecting the Ring or otherwise connected. The trailer’s voiceover points towards the breaking of the Elden Ring as being a catalyst for the game’s events, but not much else is given about that. Thetrailer that capped off Summer Games Festadds some context to the events though. The boss character throws some insults towards the player character about “a Tarnished playing as a lord.” So it’s likely that the Golden Order held some kind of political station as well as protecting the Ring. This is a common theme in From Software games like the Healing Church inBloodborneand its leaders that were eventually corrupted by their own actions.
The trailer also expanded on what fans know aboutElden Ring’scombat system, but left some other questions. Exactly howElden Ring’sconfirmed co-opwill work is still largely a mystery. Many fans are probably hoping for a smoother experience than the ones inDark SoulsandBloodborne. With the two characters shown off, some are wondering if the game will feature other playable characters or classes. And the newly open field was impressive, but just how expansive the game will be is yet to be seen. Players are likely in for some exciting exploration elements though, as evidenced by the mount performing an enormous leap in the trailer to reach a high cliff.
Mounted combat is also on display in the new trailer, another first for FromSoftware. The moment in the trailer is brief, but exciting. The player character is seen charging towards a macabre caravan, a stage coach pulled by grotesque giants. the player quickly engages another mounted combatant before the trailer cuts to a different scene. Other details that are likely going to be important to the game include a brief pan over the Erdtree.Elden Ringis still light on story detailseven after today’s big reveal but that’s right in line with most FromSoftware titles.
Fans have been patiently waiting for new information aboutElden Ringand the newest trailer has a lot for them to get excited about. The trailer was filled with gameplay, environment, and story details for fans to digest and hopefully there will be even more on the way soon.
Elden Ringreleases June 08, 2025 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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