Why FromSoftware's Next Game Should Be Even More Exciting Than Usual

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The release of Elden Ring in 2022 was a monumental moment for FromSoftware. For a long time, games from the studio have been celebrated and critically acclaimed, though they were considered niche due to their demanding difficulty. However, with Elden Ring, FromSoftware has found mainstream popularity, and this is reflected by the game's astronomic sales. Within the first month of release, it sold 12 million copies, making it the fastest-selling Bandai Namco game ever. Naturally, gamers have already been wondering what FromSoftware will deliver next after Elden Ring's success.

While FromSoftware has yet to reveal what it intends to release after Elden Ring, there is reason to believe that it might be an offering that is more special than usual. Now that the gaming world is well into the current gaming generation, cross-generational releases will be less likely, giving FromSoftware greater ability to execute its more ambitious ideas. Furthermore, now that the studio has found a good balance between challenging combat and accessibility, it can continue to fine-tune this formula for the next release.

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Upon launch, Elden Ring was showered with praise, and it sits as one of the highest-rated games on Opencritic. Many critics applauded the open-world design, and it is not hard to understand why. Unlike Dark Souls games that present interconnected levels that weave together like a spider-web, Elden Ring is fully open-world, allowing players to tackle challenges in whatever order they please. The environments to explore are numerous, and players can gallop through meadows peppered with old ruins, only to find themselves wading through a swamp a few minutes