Unveiling the Mystery: How Elden Ring Transcends with Unprecedented Endings
Unlock new possibilities and shape your destiny in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Delve into expanded realms, encounter fresh challenges, and discover alternate endings as you navigate the rich lore of this enthralling game
Fans eagerly await the arrival of the upcoming Elden Ring DLC expansion, titled Shadow of the Erdtree. As they speculate and theorize about what this update will bring to the game, they demonstrate their expertise in understanding and analyzing the game's lore. The Lands Between is filled with numerous secrets, discoveries, and plot threads that require multiple playthroughs to fully grasp.
Although Elden Ring is a well-developed open-world game, there are areas within its lore that remain unexplained. The Greater Will, central to the Golden Order, lacks detailed explanation. The Shadows of Empyreans also raise many unanswered questions, and even the player's steed, Torrent, offers potential for exploration in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. If fans are provided with additional choices and hidden truths in the game, it is possible that new endings may be revealed, filling in the gaps in Elden Ring's lore.
New Choices in Elden Ring Could Lead to More Endings
FromSoftware, the creators of Elden Ring, are renowned for their exceptional action RPGs that have brought unique and groundbreaking experiences to the gaming world. One standout aspect of their games in this genre is the inclusion of multiple endings, giving significance to the player's choices throughout the gameplay. Elden Ring follows suit with a minimum of six distinct endings, each with its own set of requirements. Players are compelled to make decisions that will ultimately lead them down a specific path, although some choices can be altered at the eleventh hour if fans have a change of heart.
These various endings all take place simultaneously and converge upon the Erdtree once the Elden Beast has been vanquished. This allows ample opportunity for the forthcoming Shadow of the Erdtree to delve deeper into the existing narrative without dramatically altering the course of the ending. After all, it is difficult to imagine how elements such as Torrent's backstory or the Gloam-Eyed Queen's true identity would significantly impact the fate of The Lands Between. However, there remains untapped potential in exploring pivotal aspects like the connection between Radagon and Marika, as well as The Greater Will, which could introduce fresh possibilities for additional endings, perhaps beyond what fans may initially anticipate.
FromSoftware rarely adds new endings in its expansions, but it often includes time travel elements in its DLC. If Elden Ring follows this tradition, players may witness important lore in action that was previously only mentioned in the main game, such as the history between Queen Marika and The Greater Will. With this additional context, some players may reconsider their actions as the Tarnished and strive for a different future for The Lands Between.
Unfortunately, the release date for the Shadow of Erdtree expansion remains uncertain. FromSoftware has remained silent about it since its announcement in February 2023. While there are potential opportunities for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree to be showcased at upcoming events, FromSoftware is likely cautious about overshadowing the release of Armored Core 6, which is scheduled for next month. Fans will need to exercise patience, confident that FromSoftware will deliver the expansion in due course.
Elden Ring is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
