Ahead of the highly-anticipated Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has said he understands why many players use guides to help them with the studio’s games, but doesn’t want them to be a necessity.
Speaking with PC Gamer, Miyazaki said the team expects players to consult guides when playing through its games. “There’s going to be a wealth of information on the web and in their communities where they have access to the secrets and the strategies,” he noted.
But, even though the FromSoft team does expect many of its players to turn to a guide or two to help them negotiate the Lands Between and Shadow of the Erdtree’s Land of Shadow, the studio still believes players should be able to enjoy its games without additional help.