The highly anticipated game ‘Elden Ring’ finally received a new gameplay trailer during the Summer Game Fest 2021 event. The three-minute video showcases a dark fantasy world with a vast open landscape and several gameplay mechanics including combat, magic system, and co-op gameplay. The game’s creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki, promises it to be FromSoftware’s most open-world game to date, with a focus on exploration and discovery. ‘Elden Ring’ is set to release on January 21, 2022, on multiple platforms. Fans have praised the game’s visuals, mechanics, and world-building, with the hashtag #EldenRing trending on Twitter within minutes of the trailer’s release.
New Gameplay Trailer for Highly Anticipated ‘Elden Ring’ Released
After months of anticipation and speculation, fans of FromSoftware’s ‘Elden Ring’ finally got a new look at the game with the release of a gameplay trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2021.
The Trailer
The new trailer, which is just over three minutes long, showcases a variety of settings and gameplay mechanics. It begins with an ominous voiceover setting the tone for the game’s dark, fantasy world. It then shows the player character riding on horseback through a vast, open landscape, complete with ancient ruins, mountains, and valleys.
As the trailer progresses, we get a closer look at some of the game’s combat mechanics, which appear to be similar to those found in FromSoftware’s other titles such as ‘Dark Souls’ and ‘Bloodborne.’ The player character is shown wielding a variety of weapons, including a sword and a bow, and engaging in intense battles with what appear to be bosses and other formidable enemies.
The trailer also showcases some of the game’s impressive magic system, as the player character sends out powerful spells to defeat groups of enemies. Additionally, we catch a glimpse of what appears to be co-op gameplay, as multiple players are shown fighting alongside one another.
The Elden Ring
The game’s title refers to the mystical object that holds the world together, and much of the story and lore are centered around it. The creator of ‘Elden Ring,’ Hidetaka Miyazaki, has described the game as a “natural evolution” of the studio’s previous work.
Miyazaki has also promised that the game will be FromSoftware’s “most open-world game to date,” with a focus on exploration and discovery. The trailer certainly seems to back up that claim, as it shows a vast, breathtaking landscape just waiting to be explored.
The Release Date
‘Elden Ring’ has been in development for quite some time, with fans eagerly anticipating news and updates. The game was first announced at E3 2019 and has since been shrouded in secrecy. However, the developer has confirmed that the game is “in the final stages of development.”
The release date for ‘Elden Ring’ was also revealed during the Summer Game Fest, and fans won’t have to wait much longer. The game is set to release on January 21, 2022, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The Reaction
Fans of FromSoftware and the studio’s previous games have been eagerly anticipating ‘Elden Ring’ for quite some time. The release of the new gameplay trailer has only fueled that anticipation, with many fans praising the game’s visuals, mechanics, and world-building.
On social media, fans were quick to share their enthusiasm for the game, with the hashtag #EldenRing trending on Twitter within minutes of the trailer’s release. Many praised the game’s aesthetic, gameplay, and world design, with some even calling it the “game of the year” before it has even been released.
The Conclusion
The release of the new gameplay trailer for ‘Elden Ring’ has certainly lived up to the hype, showcasing a gorgeous, expansive world filled with perilous enemies and challenging gameplay mechanics. With a release date of January 21, 2022, fans won’t have to wait much longer to explore this world for themselves.