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[Danjin44]

MY GOD! I pr-order the DLC and in here costs $56 CAD, I guess this gonna be big ass expansion.

 

[mystech]

I wonder if this will have an underground area.

Kinda interesting that it’s on a whole new map. Looking at the standard map, there seems to be areas hidden under “clouds” that I’ve always assumed would be uncovered for the DLC.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Densest poison swamp ever.

 

[DaciaJC]

Densest poison swamp ever.

Worse even than Lake of Rot?

 

[newtypepilot]

Anyone interested in Elden Ring lore should watch Tarnished Archaelogist's series of videos

 

[Danjin44]

Worse even than Lake of Rot?

That place can be living hell or minor inconvenience depend on if you have this....

 

[skneogaf]

I've just realised I've spent £864 on elden ring since launch.

elden ring premium collector's edition,
the soundtrack on vinyl,
shadow of the erdtree,
messmer the impaler helmet

It makes sense why I'm in so much debt as I've done similar on other titles I love.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Need to see more.

Getting some extra Elden Ring is awesome but I WAS hoping that the visuals and areas looked a bit more varied compared to the first game. It was hard for me to tell it was actually new.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

• Miyazaki provided Eurogamer with further details of the expansion, and confirmed that Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has not provided fresh material.

That’s understandable, he’s busy finishing the books.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

• Miyazaki provided Eurogamer with further details of the expansion, and confirmed that Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has not provided fresh material.

Miyazaki was talking about A Song of Ice and Fire when he said that though.

 

[Fess]

Once you learn how she fights and what her weaknesses are Malenia is not hard. I honestly had more trouble with Maliketh the Black Blade.

Yeah I didn’t meet her until my third playthrough, by then I had no issues with her, overhyped boss imo. It took maybe 10 tries for me which is little for me compared to other bosses, like Maliketh as you say, and Fire Giant and Elden Beast. First time I met Margit when I still didn’t know all the core mechanics I spent 2.5 hours retrying that fight, must’ve taken 100 tries easily. Today I can beat him in one try, maybe 5 if I have an odd build.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

More BERSERK goodness, we know Miyazaki's love for the series

 

[Klosshufvud]

What was that melee flying kick? Is that a class in Elden Ring or just a special attack?

 

[Danjin44]

What was that melee flying kick? Is that a class in Elden Ring or just a special attack?

I’m guessing its ash of war skill.

 

[DeepEnigma]

suddenly a bunch of people claiming they killed Malenia on their first try ROFL

Did it on my third

 

[mystech]

Another interview with some new details.

 

[Klosshufvud]

I’m guessing its ash of war skill.

Alright. Thinking of giving this game another try for the DLC. A melee-based monk class would've been badass.

 

[Danjin44]

Alright. Thinking of giving this game another try for the DLC. A melee-based monk class would've been badass.

You could use fist weapons if you want to...

 

[Jetpac]

When I arrived at the last zone in Elden Ring I was kinda bored of doing the same process again. I'm not paying to get another zone. I think I will just watch some playthroughs of this instead.

Tell us again how you played the game incorrectly.

 

[SantaC]

Need to see more.

Getting some extra Elden Ring is awesome but I WAS hoping that the visuals and areas looked a bit more varied compared to the first game. It was hard for me to tell it was actually new.

Is for last gen also..

 

[Danjin44]

Need to see more.

Getting some extra Elden Ring is awesome but I WAS hoping that the visuals and areas looked a bit more varied compared to the first game. It was hard for me to tell it was actually new.

Seriously!?

 

[Soodanim]

A new level mechanic/element will be introduced

Forget the rest of it, this is what piques my interest. This will affect gameplay, and gameplay is what gets people playing for 1000+ hours.

 

[Danjin44]

Forget the rest of it, this is what piques my interest. This will affect gameplay, and gameplay is what gets people playing for 1000+ hours.

And those new level up mechanics only effective in the Expansion and not based game, right?

 

[Mr Hyde]

Seriously!?

It looks amazing. This expansion sounds incredible.

 

[tommib]

Incoming best DLC ever made. Bow down to our From lords.

 

[March Climber]

My character is unfortunately on new game plus v6.

I will need to start this game again from scratch, and I will need to see the new DLC weapons first to prep a build for one of them.

 

[FunkMiller]

My character is unfortunately on new game plus v6.

I will need to start this game again from scratch, and I will need to see the new DLC weapons first to prep a build for one of them.

Yeah, I’m on ng plus 4, so similar issue.

I may rebuy the whole thing on Ps5 or PC, as I’ll be selling my Series X pretty soon, where I currently have the platinum.

 

[March Climber]

Yeah, I’m on ng plus 4, so similar issue.

I may rebuy the whole thing on Ps5 or PC, as I’ll be selling my Series X pretty soon, where I currently have the platinum.

Hm… a Steam Deck version does sound enticing, and I could try out more of that randomizer mod that my friend showed me.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Impressive flexing in the first page of the thread, lol.

Miyazaki would have to pay me to boot Elden Ring again.

 

[alucard0712_rus]

I'm interested how you actually unlock this DLC in game. That was always pain in the ass in FromSoft games

 

[Danjin44]

I'm interested how you actually unlock this DLC in game. That was always pain in the ass in FromSoft games

Based on the trailer it’s pretty obvious.

 

[SCB3]

More BERSERK goodness, we know Miyazaki's love for the series

At this point I am shocked they've never been asked to do a Berserk game

Anyway pre ordered, was considering the CE, but man £224 is a bit rich for me

I'm interested how you actually unlock this DLC in game. That was always pain in the ass in FromSoft games

It'll no doubt be from the cracked Egg in Mohgs area, that was clearly referenced in the Trailer

 

[Pejo]

GRR Martin "involvement" was such a scam all along lmao

Not that we care that said

I actually disagree. It was genius how Miyazaki used the collaboration. Had GRRM lovingly create a world and characters, then he and his team systematically destroyed it and brought it to ruin before putting it into the game. I think it was a really novel idea to use it that way.

 

[gaming_again]

If you used summons you can't claim to have killed Malenia.

It took the Happy Hob like 4 hours to take her down the first time. Nobody in this thread did it first time ffs.

 

[Danjin44]

I actually disagree. It was genius how Miyazaki used the collaboration. Had GRRM lovingly create a world and characters, then he and his team systematically destroyed it and brought it to ruin before putting it into the game. I think it was a really novel idea to use it that way.

I remember hearing that. GRRM just made backstory and kind of made demigods more heroic figure but then Miyazaki twist them in the present day of the game.

 

[gaming_again]

At this point I am shocked they've never been asked to do a Berserk game

Anyway pre ordered, was considering the CE, but man £224 is a bit rich for me

It'll no doubt be from the cracked Egg in Mohgs area, that was clearly referenced in the Trailer

Chad M has said he wouldn't ever do it because he would fear not doing it justice.

 

[Jibran#one]

As hard as malania yo fuck that shit.

 

[Diddy X]

First I wanna git gud at Dark souls 3 then I'll jump into ER

 

[SCB3]

Chad M has said he wouldn't ever do it because he would fear not doing it justice.

Compared to the shit games Berserk has I think it'd be fine

 

[gaming_again]

Compared to the shit games Berserk has I think it'd be fine

Well I'd argue he's already done it justice through homage, but I get where he's coming from. Some stuff just feels too pure and accomplished to infect with yourself.

 

[GrayChild]

I'm 100% sure Miyazaki is underselling the expansion, so we'll probably get something that's much bigger in scope and ambition. After all, he said this back in 2021:

How long is Elden Ring? Hidetaka Miyazaki estimates 30 hours "without a lot of detours"

That's in line with previous FromSoftware RPGs

www.gamesradar.com

 

[FunkMiller]

I'm 100% sure Miyazaki is underselling the expansion, so we'll probably get something that's much bigger in scope and ambition.

40 - 50 hours in my guess for a completionist run. If the total area is bigger than Limgrave, that would feel about right, if you're exploring every nook and cranny, and taking on all bosses.

 

[Harlock]

You enter the dlc content by the main map or a different menu, using a saved character?

 

[killatopak]

Are somehow forgetting Limgrave has an underground area? I imagine Miyazaki with his smug face while saying it was only as big as Limgrave without alluding to it.

 

[Kiya's Guard]

there was none when i played PS4 Pro version on PS5

I heard it has to do with how the game caches shaders in directx on pc, so if that's the reason consoles are probably OK

 

[Hudo]

George R. R. Martin has not provided fresh material.

lmao.

 

[DemWalls]

You enter the dlc content by the main map or a different menu, using a saved character?

You'll enter the DLC area from the main map (through Miquella's cocoon, if I had to guess), and it will most likely be completely separate, but I don't expect there to be a menu item for it.

 

[Trunim]

Tell us again how you played the game incorrectly.

Oh no please go ahead and tell me how you did it properly lol

 

[sankt-Antonio]

Such beautiful art wrapped in such ugly gfx.

 

[Pancakes and Sausage]

I love that the entrance to the DLC is through a challenging area and then a challenging boss.

It’s kind of like those “you must be this tall to go on this ride” signs. You must be good enough to beat this boss before you are ready for the DLC.