Elden Ring Franchise Surpasses 30 Million Units Sold
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Elden Ring has broken sales records with over 43 million units sold across various platforms, and has received numerous Game of the Year awards.
- The expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, has also been successful with over 10 million units sold and critical acclaim.
- A new indie multiplayer game, Elden Ring Nightreign, was launched and set new sales records, selling over 2 million copies in 24 hours.
- An expanded Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring is announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a partnership with A24 for a live-action film adaptation and new customization options.
Elden Ring Franchise Breaks Records with Over 43 Million Units Sold and Multiple Game of the Year Awards
Elden Ring has achieved monumental success, selling over 30 million copies worldwide and garnering more than 300 Game of the Year awards and nominations, including prestigious wins at The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E. Awards, and the Golden Joystick Awards. Its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, has also sold over 10 million units globally and garnered significant critical acclaim, earning numerous Game of the Year nods. This expansion allows players to delve deeper into Elden Ring’s rich mysticism and mythology, traversing from the familiar Lands Between to shadowy new realms. Following Miquella’s trail, players uncover secrets about Marika, the Golden Order, and the mysterious DLC antagonist, Messmer the Impaler. Further expanding the franchise’s reach, Elden Ring Nightreign, an indie multiplayer co-op action and survival game, launched in May, setting new records. It sold over 2 million copies within just 24 hours of release, quickly reaching 5 million units worldwide in under two months. In Nightreign, each player’s adventure is unique, featuring fierce battles against towering foes inspired by both Elden Ring and the iconic Dark Souls series.
Expanded Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with A24 Film Adaptation and New Customization Options
The Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been announced, coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes the base game along with its DLC, offering fresh character outfits and new customization options for Torrent, the spectral steed. This year also marks a significant partnership with A24 for a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, with Alex Garland set to direct. FromSoftware Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. developed Elden Ring. Hidetaka Miyazaki, mastermind behind the Dark Souls series, collaborated with George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, to create this epic universe. Players blaze their own trail across the sprawling Lands Between, exploring either on foot or astride their spectral horse. The world, while bursting with wonders, presents deadly challenges at every turn. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. For more details on Elden Ring, its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and Elden Ring Nightreign, consult the official website.
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| Specification | |
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| Official Name | Elden Ring |
| Brief Summary | Elden Ring takes place in the Lands Between, a fictional realm over which several demigods rule. It was previously ruled over by the immortal Queen Marika, who acted as keeper of the Elden Ring, a powerful force that manifested itself as the physical concept of order. When Marika shattered the Elden Ring and disappeared, her demigod children began fighting over pieces of the Ring in an event called The Shattering. Each demigod has a shard of the Ring called a Great Rune, which corrupts them with power. In the game, the player character is a Tarnished, one of a group of exiles from the Lands Between who are summoned back after the Shattering. The player must traverse the realm to repair the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord.
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
| Released | February 25, 2022 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | 19+ |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | FromSoftware |
| Genre | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware |
| Ratings | 96/100 (1593 reviews) |
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