The gaming world holds its breath waiting for the release of Elden Ring. The next game from From Software studios is indeed one of the most anticipated games of the year. We explain why.
[Mis à jour le 15 février 2022 à 11h43] With the successful release of the latest Horizon, the gaming world is coming to its senses after a catastrophic end to 2021 for triple-A titles. This good momentum should continue during this month of February, with the release of the game which has won the coveted title of the most anticipated of the year 2022: Elden Ring. This consecration at the last Game Awards can help to grasp the extent of the excitement surrounding Elden Ring, the latest product from Hidetaka Miyazaki’s teams. A guarantee of quality ? Absolutely, since From Software is behind the most legendary games in video game history, Dark Souls, Sekiro and Bloodborne. And this time, the studio pushes the narrative even further by partnering with George RR Martin (Game of Thrones) for the construction of this new universe. As much to tell you that it is difficult to hold in place.
Elden Ring also received an official release date, but unfortunately it was pushed back a month. You will have to wait for the February 25, 2022 before we can get our hands on the long-awaited RPG. A decision that the From Software teams justified in the tweet below. Seasoned veterans, lovers of challenges, or intrepid neophytes can on this date embark on the Underworld, and try to defeat the descendants of Marika in order to reunite the fragments of the circle of Elden. An adventure on a path that promises to be winding and very perilous. Good news, Bandai Namco has also chosen to release Elden Ring on older generation consoles. It will therefore come out on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC thus not making anyone jealous.
It’s hard not to recognize the special touch of Hidetaka Miyazaki (no relation to Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of Ghibli studios) during these three minutes. A universe as dark as it is mysterious, an enigmatic scenario, characters and monsters with so… varied attractions. This is the work of the Japanese director, behind Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro. And this time, he was able to count on a collaboration with none other than George RR Martin, the author behind the Game of Thrones saga, to provide us with this unique experience. It will be an open world game that the player can browse at will while performing side quests and following the main plot. The game also includes multiplayer aspects, up to four players.
As for its story, Elden Ring takes place in a whole new universe, from the imagination of none other than George RR Martin. Recently interviewed by the American newspaper WWTW, the author of Game of Throne confirmed his involvement in the project throughout its many years of development. He claimed to have shaped the Elden Ring universe in great detail to provide developers with a solid foundation for their game development. Given the complexity and originality of the universes George RR Martin is able to create, one can expect high-flying storytelling. If we add that to the inventiveness and the graphic quality to which the From Software teams have accustomed us, Elden Ring could very quickly earn its place alongside the excellent Bloodborne, Demon’s Souls or Sekiro. Moreover, George RR Martin himself claimed to be impatient to discover the game. The story of Elden Ring is this:
“The Golden Order has been shattered. Arise, Shinless, and may grace guide your steps. Harness the power of the Circle of Elden. Become Lord of the Underworld. land where Queen Marika the Eternal reigns, the Circle of Elden, vital source of the World Tree, was shattered Marika’s descendants, all demigods, claimed the shards of the Circle of Elden, also called major runes. Thus began the Shattering, a war emanating from the madness provoked by their newly acquired power. A war that sounded the renunciation of the Supreme Will. Thus will come the hour of the Shatterless, they who once refused the golden grace, and who were exiled from Underland. You who have perished and yet live, journey to Underland, beyond the Sea of Mist, to stand before the Circle of Elden. And so become Lord of it.”
As you will have understood, there is something to look forward to in February. Elden Ring promises to be an extraordinary adventure, in addition to ensuring the quality of a From Software game. Only, an open world of this graphic fidelity, it requires a rather sturdy configuration. Luckily, Bandai Namco has released recommended and minimum specs on PC, so all keyboard and mouse enthusiasts can get an idea of what their setup can do against Elden Ring. And we can say that there is something to be surprised about, the minimum configuration is quite low, while the recommended configuration is more than affordable.
Minimum configuration:
- CPU : Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
- RAM : 8GB
- BONE : Windows 7 SP1
- GRAPHIC CARD : Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280
- DISK SPACE : 150 GB
- DEDICATED RAM : 2048MB
Recommended configuration:
- CPU : Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- RAM : 12GB
- BONE :Windows 10
- GRAPHIC CARD : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- DISK SPACE : 150 GB
- DEDICATED RAM : 3072MB
Elden Ring, out February 25, 2022 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC