Miyazaki Claims Easier Elden Ring Would 'Break the Game'

Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring, has stated that making the game easier would "break the game itself" as Shadow of the Erdtree launches. Known for their challenging gameplay, FromSoftware's titles, including Elden Ring, have sparked debates about game difficulty. Selling 25 million copies, Elden Ring faced calls for easier modes, but Miyazaki emphasized the importance of the game's challenging nature for player satisfaction. The new expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, features FromSoftware's toughest bosses yet, maintaining the high difficulty that fans relish. IGN's 10/10 review praises the expansion as a top-tier addition to the RPG genre, offering a condensed yet challenging 20-25 hour campaign.

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion includes new weapons, various quest lines, and some of FromSoftware's toughest bosses, pushing players to their limits. It demands overcoming an optional boss just to access the new content, guaranteeing a challenging experience for fans.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, is renowned for its intricate world-building and challenging gameplay. Released in February 2022, it quickly gained critical acclaim and a massive player base. Set in a dark fantasy world co-written by George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring offers a vast open-world environment filled with perilous enemies and deep lore, contributing to its status as a landmark in the RPG genre.