It’s been a long time sinceElden Ringwas shown in an official capacity. Fans of From Software’s games, including theDark Soulstrilogy andSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, believe thatElden Ringhas to be shown again in the relatively near future. Every show withoutElden Ringonly increases fans' expectations for the next show. Now, E3 2021 is rapidly approaching and hype has never been higher. Unfortunately, there’s industry talk thatElden Ringfans are going to be disappointed yet again.
GamesBeat’s Jeff Grubb, ironically the reporter that has beenhinting at an upcomingElden Ringrevealfor months now, has changed his tune. In Grubb’s Discord, as well as in the most recent GamesBeat Decides podcast, Grubb says that it’s sounding more and more likeElden Ringwon’t be shown during E3 2021. He does clarify that it’s “not 100%” but that it’s “getting pretty close.“Elden Ringfans are doomed to frustration, it seems.
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The reason forElden Ringnot being showcased isn’t anything surprising or odd. Grubb says that From Software is focused on the game’s development and preparing something for E3 2021, taking time away from the team’s busy schedule, just doesn’t look like it will work out. He then adds that theCOVID-19 pandemic has hurtElden Ring’s developmentquite significantly, then pointing to the current wave that’s hitting Japan. It’s not a warning thatElden Ringis in jeopardy, but merely acknowledging the challenges at hand.
Fans should know that everyone involved sounds like they want to show moreElden Ringto fans. Finishing the game and making it as good as it can be is just taking precedence. Grubb says that he believes From Software,Bandai Namco, and Xbox all want it at E3 2021, but From might not be ready for it. Grubb says Bandai Namco is likely to keep pushing for something, but that it’s growing less likely.
One detail that Grubb shares that should show just how much the pandemic has hitFrom Softwareis the planned release window forElden Ring. He says thatElden Ringwas originally supposed to launch in 2020. Now it’s looking like 2021 would be a stretch. The pandemic has disrupted From Software’s development by that much.
It’s a bad situation to be in for all parties involved. As mentioned on GamesBeat Decides, the lack ofElden Ringis going to overshadow much ofBandai Namco’s other announcements. If From Software needs more time then it needs more time, but the wait is certainly punishing.
Elden Ringis currently in development.
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