Unleashing the Power: Elden Ring Transcends Boundaries, Merging Magic: The Gathering with Thrilling TCG Action

A dedicated Elden Ring fan is developing a trading card game based on FromSoftware's popular RPG, drawing inspiration from Magic: The Gathering. This fan-created trading card game offers a fresh perspective on the world and characters of Elden Ring, while introducing the complexity of the original game in a new format.

Elden Ring emerged as one of the standout games of 2022, receiving numerous Game of the Year awards and accolades, even in competition with highly-anticipated titles like God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West. The game captivated players with its intricate gameplay, punishing those who ventured into battles unprepared and rewarding those who persevered despite setbacks. Furthermore, Elden Ring weaves a rich narrative through fragments of lore scattered throughout its expansive universe, boasting the creative input of George R. R. Martin, the renowned author of the Song of Ice and Fire series, which inspired the hit television show Game of Thrones.

Exantheon, a creative fan of Elden Ring, is using Reddit to reimagine FromSoftware’s RPG as a trading card game inspired by Magic: The Gathering. They have created unique abilities for popular characters and locations within the game. Over the course of several posts, Exantheon has shared a collection of 14 cards, including the likes of the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, the spectral steed Torrent, and notable enemies such as Maliketh, Malenia, and Melania. Each card comes with its own cost, affinity, artwork, abilities, and flavor text. Exantheon has also devised a custom set of rules for this Elden Ring trading card game, outlining the effects of specific cards like Frostbite or Scarlet Rot.

The response to Exantheon's project on Reddit has been overwhelmingly positive. Players have been impressed by the level of detail put into this Elden Ring trading card game, drawing comparisons to the well-balanced mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The mana costs of the cards have been deemed fair and well-matched to their respective effects. In the comments, Exantheon encourages players to download the card images and try out the game in person, allowing them to fine-tune the balance as needed. Some Reddit users have even suggested that Exantheon be enlisted by Wizards of the Coast to officially develop the game, while others have recommended that popular Magic: The Gathering YouTubers like MaldHound showcase Exantheon's creation to boost its popularity.

Elden Ring enthusiasts can occupy themselves with this trading card game while eagerly anticipating updates about the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Although the DLC was announced in February, FromSoftware has remained tight-lipped about the specifics and release date. Elden Ring is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.