FromSoftware’s titles have defined a modern era of action-RPGs with uniquely unforgiving mechanics and a particularly grim sense of exploration.Demon’s SoulsandDark Soulsstarted this trend of refined gameplay features and have amassed a significant fan-base since witheach new entry and IP that FromSoftware has put out.
BloodborneandSekiro: Shadows Die Twicewere met with similar praise. Indeed,FromSoftware games are notorious for their difficultyand may not be everyone’s preferred style of game, but their player-base is substantial nonetheless. Now, FromSoftware’s newest IP is finally only over a week away.Elden Ringis set to be one of the year’s biggest games with a remarkable amount of anticipation from fans new and old, and fans are reacting to how near its launch is with sarcastic and morbid paranoia.
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With what had perhaps started as a satirical take has become much more morbid with takes shared fromElden Ringfans. One fan had initially stated that their “heart fluttered a bit” after drinking caffeine, which prompted them to worry about their mortality so close toElden Ring’s release date.Elden Ringreleases on February 25and fans are eagerly awaiting it while joking that it would be unfortunate to pass away before it does release. However, this has prompted fans to share anecdotal stories and diagnoses that are rather serious.
Some fans are sharing detailed experiences where their health or mortality was a concern, which has taken the conversation thread in a much more serious direction than intended. The Redditor who originally shared this post has admitted that their statement was not meant to be taken with such severity, and that they may have “worded it poorly.” But it seems that other fans have been able to relate to others' stories and may find it therapeutic or cathartic to share their concerns with others.
While fans should certainly consider their mental and physical health first and foremost, it is clearly demonstrated how muchElden Ringmeans to them. It is one thing for people to joke about their mortality in relation to a video game, but it is another to express “genuine anxiety” that could be more concerning. Whether authentic or not, these sentiments have an effect on others.
Elden Ringmay or may not live up to that expectation fans have ascribed to it, but its hype could not be larger at this point. With more promotional marketing arriving withElden Ring’s final class rosterand official screenshots, fans do not have long to wait before they can finally experience it themselves and hopefully calm their nerves.
Elden Ringreleases on February 25 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
