Many gamers are excited to play Elden Ring on new-generation consoles, but it seems that playing a last-generation version will deliver the best performance. FromSoftware's highly-anticipated open-world epic is set to deliver classic soulslike gameplay on an unbelievably large scale. Before launch Elden Ring became OpenCritic's highest-rated game of all time, with early reviews calling the action role-playing game a clear contender for 2022's greatest game.
FromSoftware's previous soulslike games, like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, have earned the Japanese developer a large and loyal fanbase. The studio has promised to push the soulslike formula even further with Elden Ring, taking players to an enormous open-world fantasy setting created with the help of novelist George R. R. Martin. In Elden Ring players will be able to explore The Lands Between, a fantasy world made up of various regions ruled by distinct demigods, on a quest to reforge the Elden Ring. In-depth character creation, horrific bosses and hours of optional content led to a positively glowing Elden Ring game review from Screen Rant other gaming resources.
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As reported by Eurogamer, PlayStation users who want the optimal Elden Ring experience may want to take an unorthodox route. While the PlayStation 5 version of the game runs well on Sony's current-generation console, gamers can actually reach a higher and more stable frame rate by playing the PlayStation 4 version. The native PS5 version of Elden Ring fluctuates between 45 and 60 frames per second, while the PS4 version of the open-world epic maintains a consistent 60 FPS when played on a PS5 through backwards compatibility. However,
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