Elden Ring is a huge game full of little details. There's always some new details to see, even for dedicatedElden Ring players that have played through multiple times. Some of the hidden details have interesting lore implications, but others may not even be intentional.
A recent Elden Ring Reddit post went viral after user Nuu111 shared a screenshot of what the Dark Moon Greatsword looks like when viewed through a ghost. Like other FromSoftware games, the «ghosts» players see running around the Elden Ring game world are actually representations of other people who are playing the game, though they are transparent so players can see through them and keep their view of the game world unobstructed.
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When looking at the Dark Moon Greatsword through a ghost, the sword actually looks different, with players essentially able to see its decorative markings clearer. It's a rather striking new look for the Dark Moon Greatsword, but it should be noted that it is highly unlikely that this was an intentional feature on the part of FromSoftware. As pointed out by Reddit user Prionysus who commented on the post, this effect is most likely caused by a texture glitch.
Regardless, it seems many think that this particular Elden Ring glitch makes the Dark Moon Greatsword look even cooler. Some may be interested in acquiring the sword for themselves, though they should note that it getting it is one of the more time-consuming things that players can do in the game. The gist of it is that players will need to go through Ranni the Witch's questline to get the Dark Moon Greatsword. The specific location is the Cathedral of Manus Celes, but Elden Ring players can't just make a beeline straight there
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