Elden Ring: How hard is From Software's latest game?

Elden Ring is set to release worldwide on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and last generation consoles this week but how difficult is the game from the makers of Dark Souls?

From Software’s latest offering promises an open world map, plenty of boss battles, and a genuine feeling of freedom as you explore the world, both on foot and with your trusty horse.

From Soft have released some genuinely challenging games throughout their lifespan, including the Dark Souls, along with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Bloodborne, and Demon’s Souls.

These all have punishing difficulty spikes, relentless boss battles, and enemies that can kill you with one swipe of their monstrous arm.

Elden Ring promises more of the same, but in a vastly different way; this time, you’ll be discovering monsters yourself, as you explore the beautiful world that the developers have created.

You’ll be bidding to become the Elden Lord, and to do so, you’ll have to beat the biggest bosses in the game.

It’s promises to offer a very different challenge to the likes of Dark Souls.

As per PlayStation Lifestyle, From Software have confirmed that the game is a remarkably challenging experience, but one that is not designed to crush the spirits of those playing it!

Yasuhiro Kitao is a producer on the game, and he has confirmed as much, insisting that the developers have made player comfort a key theme, as they do not want to add unnecessary stress for those who have bought a copy of the game.

Per the website, he has confirmed that enemies are “so strong”, but also revealed that the introduction of the horses you can ride are designed to reduce the stress of crossing the map.

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