Summary
Just when fans thought they had explored everything in The Lands Between and were gearing up for their next journey inElden Ring, FromSoftware has revealed that there is a secret yet to be discovered. In the past few days, theElden Ringcommunity has been parsing the Shadow of Erdtree DLC trailer for more lore-related hints, but it seems like there is some work left to be done in the base game as well.
The Soulsborne genre is well known for captivating players with its intricate design and challenging gameplay. It often takes the community several years to connect the dots and understand certain aspects of the games, andElden Ringwas no exception. In fact, even two years after the release of the game, players are still discovering secrets, with another reference to theduality of Radagon and Marika inElden Ringbeing one of the most recent ones. Amid that, the developers have stirred curiosity in the community with their latest statement.
In an interview withIGN, FromSoftware President Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals that a small element inElden Ringhasn’t been discovered yet. Without revealing much about what it is, Miyazaki makes it even more ambiguous by suggesting that it’s “up to user interpretation or up to just further investigation and playing.” However, showing his trust in the community to discover it, he adds, “I think it’s a question of when and not if, but there may be something small still missing.”
Miyazaki’s Statement Reminds Elden Ring Fans Of Dark Souls 1’s Iconic Pendant
As one might have expected, fans have started theorizing once again what the secret could be. An ongoing sentiment in the community is that it might be related to theemotes inElden Ring, which may unlock a hidden dialogue when performed in front of a specific NPC. However, many have stressed the fact that is likely something that is lore-related, considering that dataminers have discovered pretty much everything else the game has to offer.
WhileElden Ringfans continue to brainstorm, some have highlighted that it is plausible that Miyazaki is simply trolling the community — something he is well known for. One of the most notable incidents was related toDark Souls 1, where Miyazaki had mentioned that he would only pick the Pendant or no starting gift at all. The community continued to wonder about thehidden secret of theDark SoulsPendant for months before Miyazaki ended up revealing that it was merely a prank.
“I think it’s a question of when and not if, but there may be something small still missing.”
Fans have humorously embraced the statement, jesting that dedicating hundreds of hours tostriking every wall inElden Ringis a small price to pay. Whether this is an elaborate prank or a genuine secret, the community’s reaction serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication, a quality that Miyazaki deeply values and trusts.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
