Elden Ring launched worldwide on February 25, 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S. Later in 2025, it arrived on Nintendo Switch 2. This action-RPG from FromSoftware (director Hidetaka Miyazaki, lore by George R. R. Martin) invites players into the haunting realm of the Lands Between. You become a Tarnished on a quest to repair the shattered Elden Ring and become Elden Lord. The world blends open landscapes, dense dungeons, fortresses, and hidden trails seamlessly. Steeds, stealth, magic, melee combat, and summoning weave deeply into its design, and online multiplayer lets you call for help—or invade.
Editions
- Standard Edition – Base game only.
- Deluxe Edition (Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition) – Includes base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and digital artbooks & soundtracks.
- Shadow of the Erdtree Edition – Includes base game and expansion only.
- Premium Bundle Edition – Expansion with artbook and soundtrack (no base game).
- Collector’s Edition / Premium Collector’s Edition – Includes physical collectibles like the Malenia statue, steelbook, artbook, poster, d igital soundtrack—Premium adds a life-size helmet replica.
Review

Elden Ring feels both immense and intimate. Traversing a foggy field toward a distant castle or descending into a twisted catacomb—all feel loaded with risk and beauty. Combat is rich and expressive, mixing weapon skills, spells, mounted action, and calls for help or intrusion. Every encounter—from grace-lit shrines to towering demi-gods—demands attention.
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion deepens this with new regions bathed in sorrowful beauty. The design keeps the game feeling fresh while preserving its tone: unforgiving, epic, and soulful. Bosses challenge more than your build—you must also read rhythm and intent. The scale of the world and lore are unmatched: crumbling ruins, hidden threats, notes from NPCs all speak to a fractured world that bristles with stories.
Few flaws: progression can be brutal if you veer off main paths too early, and performance varies depending on hardware. But the pain feels earned, not cheap. Elden Ring redefined what open-world RPGs can be.
Verdict: A generational masterpiece—ambitious in scope, personal in delivery, and relentlessly rewarding.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 3 GB or RX 580 4 GB | GTX 1070 8 GB or RX Vega 56 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB SSD | 60 GB SSD |




