The Garden of Eyes mod for Elden Ring has gained significant attention since its initial teaser last year due to its expansive scope, ambitious nature, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This extraordinary project introduces an array of fresh weapons and armor sets, mounts, formidable bosses, and even entirely novel areas and gameplay systems to enhance the Elden Ring experience.
During a recent interview with Game Rant, the lead designer delved into the team's latest update, showcasing their boldest addition yet: the implementation of class-based progression and dynamic difficulty. Furthermore, they provided a tantalizing glimpse into an upcoming feature that will offer class-specific story content, immersing players in the intricate lore of the Lands Between. This captivating addition will also introduce novel areas and formidable bosses, providing players with an even more enriching experience to savor.
The Garden of Eyes mod introduces a unique feature where players will begin their journey in different areas of the map depending on their chosen class. This not only adds variety to the gameplay but also adjusts the difficulty curve of the entire map to suit their choice. For example, if a player selects the Astrologer class, they will start in Raya Lucaria, which offers a similar level of difficulty as Limgrave in the base game. From there, they will explore the Lands Between, encountering re-calibrated enemy difficulty and essential items that ensure a smooth and seamless progression. This addition greatly enhances the replay value of the game, as players will face new challenges right from the start in their selected area. However, the mod has even more to offer.
Adding New Story Elements to Elden Ring's Classes
The Garden of Eyes project aimed to revolutionize the gameplay experience of Elden Ring. While the team had already dedicated extensive time to creating new weapons, equipment, and boss encounters, they wanted to push the boundaries even further.
During the development process, the team pondered over how they could elevate the progression aspect of the game. They realized that despite the additions they were making, players would still ultimately be playing the same old Elden Ring. This led them to explore the idea of individual progression paths for each class, complete with distinct starting locations.
Once implemented, Garden of Eyes aims to enhance the story of Elden Ring by offering unique narratives for each class. Players will delve into the character's memories, exploring untold aspects of the lore in the Lands Between. This captivating feature introduces fresh areas and challenging boss battles exclusively tailored to each class, allowing players to revisit past events and pay tribute to elements previously hinted at in the base game.
The Garden of Eyes team places a strong emphasis on providing a seamless user experience. Unlike other similar mods such as the Elden Ring randomizer, which require players to exit the game and use an external program to make changes, manage, or edit the mod, our overhaul offers a more integrated and dynamic experience. With clever programming, players can effortlessly immerse themselves in the world of Elden Ring without any disruptions. Elden Ring is currently available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.