FromSoftware Admits Flaws if Players Need Guides

Elden Ring creator Hidetaka Miyazaki has acknowledged that using guides to beat FromSoftware games is a “perfectly valid playstyle” in a recent interview. He emphasized that while the studio expects players to look up guides, they aim to design their games so players can complete them organically without external help. The upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, follows this design philosophy. To access this DLC, players must defeat Mohg, the Lord of Blood. Miyazaki mentioned that the studio wants to improve to make games more approachable for players who prefer to explore without guides.

To access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring, players must first defeat Mohg, the Lord of Blood, and then gain access to the withered arm hanging from a split cocoon. This acts as the starting point for the new content.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, has received critical acclaim for its intricate world design, challenging combat, and deep lore. The game's open-world format, along with its non-linear gameplay, has set a new benchmark in the action RPG genre. The upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, promises to build on this foundation with new quests, bosses, and areas to explore, continuing to draw players into its rich and unforgiving world.