They may not sell Assassin’s Creed or Call of Duty numbers, but every FromSoftware game launch is an event. Even if you don’t play them yourself, it’s hard to ignore the fervent anticipation in the lead up to release, the buzz and excited chatter when people finally get their hands on the game, and the inevitable think pieces about the game’s philosophy and From’s game design.
All that is to say: the hype is unavoidable. Which is why we’re here to give you five reasons why we can’t wait to play Elden Ring.