What takes a long time will finally be good – or is it? In just a few days, fans can find out for themselves whether Elden Ring really marks a new peak for the popular Soulsborne games: Am February 25th you can let yourself be beaten up by numerous bosses and even have a blast doing it.
We’ve already had the opportunity to play Elden Ring extensively. Were the many bruises worth it? You can read our conclusion here:
Preview
For Elden Ring, the open world becomes an ordeal
In this article we summarize what you should consider for the upcoming release. Whether it’s the ability to pre-download the game or what bonuses pre-orderers can look forward to – you’ll find all the answers here.
At a glance:
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Elden Ring – Conclusion video after 15 hours of gameplay
All information about the release of Elden Ring at a glance
Preload: Can I download Elden Ring before release?
Not yet. But you don’t have to wait much longer. From February 23rd, two days before the release, PC heroes can already let the line glow. This also applies to PS5/PS4. If you own the game for the Xbox, you can even start the download right now.
Size: How much do I have to download?
As soon as the preload starts – or quite regularly on the release day – you will certainly ask yourself how much space the Elden Ring allows itself on your computer. After all, the new open world has to be saved somewhere, and some bosses are also pretty fat.
But if you on your system almost 60 GB has free storage space, you are on the safe side. Here you can find out what other requirements your PC has to meet so that you can at least bite the dust smoothly:
Elden Ring
High system requirements are now officially confirmed
Time: When can I finally start playing?
Unfortunately, the exact time from which you can plunge into the adventure is not yet known. Since Elden Ring will only appear on PC via Steam, From Software may align itself with the platform’s usual activation time – and that would only be at 7 p.m. Europe time
The game may also be unlocked earlier. If not, we’ll sweeten your wait with another video that provides you with even more gameplay and information:
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All new gameplay and info shortly before release – Elden Ring in 10 minutes
Bonuses: What do pre-orders get?
Those who have pre-ordered the Elden Ring can look forward to some special pre-order bonuses. These vary depending on which edition you bought:
- Standard (Steam) and Launch-Edition (Physical): Adventurer’s Guide (in-game info collection with tips), bonus gesture
- Deluxe (Steam): Adventure Guide, Bonus Gesture + Digital Artbook and Soundtrack
Who is already completely sold out Collector’s Edition or. Premium Collector’s Edition of course also receives the handbook and the gesture. Artbook and soundtrack are on board anyway, but not as pre-order bonuses, but in high-quality physical form.
Game Info: What else is there to know?
So now you have everything you need to know ahead of the release of Elden Ring. But what about the actual game? What classes are there? How does the open world work? Can we praise the sun? All information about the game can be found in our overview:
Elden Ring
All information about the open-world role-playing game from the creators of Dark Souls
Now it’s time to sharpen swords, fill up mana and do endurance sports in order to be best equipped for the adventure in the intermediate land.
Are you already impatient for Elden Ring? What aspect of the game are you most looking forward to and what part are you still skeptical about? Let us know in the comments!
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