Elden Ring Hands On Preview

We got handson with the Elden Ring closed network test, and it felt both familiar and different in an exciting way. Of all the things I expected from Elden Ring, a sense of serenity wasn t one of them. Whether you ve played From Software s games or are simply aware of them, you likely have an idea of what they offer: doomed kingdoms, tragic characters, a pervasive sense of melancholy, and gameplay that will challenge both your skill and your resolve. And yet, what defined my seven hours of handson time with the Elden Ring closed network test was what many would consider uncharacteristic of a Soulsborne game: tranquility. As much of a surprise as that was, it s not something that s completely uncommon in these games. Whether it s the Nexus, Firelink Shrine, Hunter s Dream, or the Dilapidated Temple, each FromSoft title has a place where adventurers can find respite from the cruelty of the world beyond. These places have a sympathetic quality to them, somehow being ab