An Elden Ring modder recently claimed to discover a secret seventh ending, but this discovery is actually an elaborate April Fool's joke. FromSoftware's open-world epic takes players on a grand journey to become the next Elden Lord, but each gamer's choices can result in wildly different adventures. Like previous soulslike titles, Elden Ring has multiple endings which are unlocked by taking specific actions during a playthrough.
Elden Ring's open-world layout results in constant new discoveries as players traverse The Lands Between. The game starts the Tarnished protagonist out in the lush land of Limgrave, presenting them with the clear task of collecting two Great Runes in order to become the new Elden Lord. However, exploration is a huge part of Elden Ring, and visiting new locations will quickly begin to unravel new paths for the player to follow. Non-player characters like Fia, Ranni the Witch and Dung Eater can all lead players down the path toward alternate endings, though all Elden Ring endings require the player to mend the shattered Elden Ring.
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Popular Elden Ring YouTuber Garden of Eyes recently revealed a never-before-seen seventh ending to the game, but IGN reports that the ending is actually an April Fool's joke. Garden of Eyes' video appears to be a cutscene for an «Age Absolute» ending, which sees the player unexpectedly faced by a being known as the Five Fingers. IGN explains that the first half of the cutscene is the same as every other ending, while the imposing Five Fingers is merely a combination of the Two Fingers and Three Fingers already found in-game. The cutscene's voiceover is actually taken from unused game files, suggesting
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