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Elden Ring Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Proprietary (FromSoftware) |
| Genre | Action RPG, Open World, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy |
| Initial Release | 2022-02-25 |
| Developer | FromSoftware Inc. |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment (International), FromSoftware (Japan) |
| Setting | The Lands Between |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | Cooperative (Summon Phantoms), PvP (Invasions, Duels, Colosseum) |
| Unique Feature | Vast Open World Design by FromSoftware, George R. R. Martin Worldbuilding, Challenging Combat, Deep Lore, Ashes of War System, Spirit Ash Summons, Mounted Combat (Torrent). |
Elden Ring System Requirements
1080p_No_RT
tune Minimum (1080p ~30-45 FPS, Low/Medium Preset, No Ray Tracing) – Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF
tune Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) – High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF
1440p_No_RT
tune High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Max Preset, No Ray Tracing) – High/Max Preset (Optimized), Ray Tracing OFF
4K_No_RT
tune Ultra (2160p/4K ~45-60 FPS, High/Max Preset, No Ray Tracing) – High/Max Preset (Optimized), Ray Tracing OFF
Elden Ring Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
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memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
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memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
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memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_No_RT - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12_0)
DirectX 12 API is required.
- save_altStorage Note: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Size may increase with DLC like 'Shadow of the Erdtree'.
An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience, minimizing load times and improving asset streaming in the large open world.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: The game does not natively support DLSS or FSR in its initial releases, but this can vary with patches or be achievable via mods on PC. Ray tracing was added in a post-launch patch for PC (shadows and ambient occlusion).
Key Settings: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Antialiasing Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Grass Quality, Volumetric Quality, and Reflection Quality heavily impact performance. Ray Tracing features are very demanding.
Elden Ring: Map Size and Regions
Elden Ring features a massive open world, the Lands Between, composed of six major regions, each ruled by a Shardbearer demigod: Limgrave (temperate, introductory region), Liurnia of the Lakes (vast wetlands and magical academy), Caelid (scarlet rot-infested wasteland), Altus Plateau (golden, autumnal highlands leading to the capital), Mt. Gelmir (volcanic region home to Rykard), and Mountaintops of the Giants (snowy, desolate peaks). There are also extensive underground areas like Siofra River, Ainsel River, and Deeproot Depths, as well as Leyndell, Royal Capital. The world is seamlessly interconnected with numerous dungeons, caves, catacombs, castles, and points of interest. Map size is estimated to be very large, significantly exceeding previous FromSoftware titles (e.g., comparisons suggest around 70-80 sq km for the main overworld, with substantial underground areas adding to this).
Elden Ring: Post-Launch Content / DLC
A major expansion, 'Shadow of the Erdtree,' is set to release in June 2024, promising a new large area, new story, bosses, weapons, and spells. The game has also received free updates including a Colosseum PvP mode and various balance patches.
Elden Ring: Game Editions
Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (digital artbook & soundtrack), Collector's Edition (Statue of Malenia, SteelBook, artbook, digital soundtrack), and Premium Collector's Edition (Collector's Edition content + 1:1 Malenia helmet replica). The 'Shadow of the Erdtree' expansion is a major paid DLC.
Elden Ring: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Elden Ring supports cross-generation multiplayer within the same console family (e.g., PS4 players can play with PS5 players). However, there is no full cross-platform play between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Elden Ring Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
1. Cooperative Play: Players can summon up to two other players (phantoms) into their world to help with exploration, defeating enemies, and tackling bosses. Requires consumables like Furlcalling Finger Remedy. 2. Invasion (PvP): Players can invade other players' worlds as hostile Red Phantoms to engage in combat. 3. Duels: Players can summon others specifically for duels using red summon signs or participate in organized PvP in the Colosseums. 4. Hunter/Blue Sentinels: Players can be automatically summoned to help a host who has been invaded.
- labelUser Interface
Features a minimalistic HUD displaying health (red), FP (blue), and stamina (green) bars. Equipped items (weapons, spells, consumables) are shown in quick slots. A compass at the top of the screen aids navigation. Menus for inventory, equipment, stats, map, and system settings are accessible. Status effects and buffs are shown with icons. Sites of Grace act as checkpoints and hubs for leveling/upgrading.
- labelSound and Music
Original score primarily composed by Yuka Kitamura, Tsukasa Saitoh, Shoi Miyazawa, Yoshimi Kudo, and Tai Tomisawa. Features epic orchestral themes for boss battles, melancholic ambient pieces for exploration, and ethereal choral music for significant locations. Sound design is crucial for combat cues (enemy attacks, parry windows) and creating atmosphere in the diverse biomes and dungeons.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by FromSoftware's proprietary engine, Elden Ring presents a breathtaking and artistically stunning open world. It features diverse landscapes from lush forests and crumbling castles to fetid swamps and celestial realms. Known for its grand scale, intricate environmental details, imaginative enemy and boss designs, and atmospheric lighting. Ray tracing (shadows and ambient occlusion) was added post-launch on PC and current-gen consoles, enhancing visual depth.
- labelAccessibility Features
Accessibility options are more limited compared to some modern AAA titles but include control remapping (extensive on PC), subtitle customization (size, background), options to disable camera auto-rotation, and some UI adjustments. The game's core difficulty remains a key design pillar, but Spirit Ashes and co-op can significantly aid players.
- labelStory and Setting
Set in the Lands Between, a realm blessed by the Elden Ring and the Erdtree. The shattering of the Elden Ring by unknown forces led to a war among the demigod offspring of Queen Marika the Eternal, each claiming a Great Rune (shard of the Elden Ring). This conflict, The Shattering, plunged the Lands Between into ruin. The player is a Tarnished, one of an exiled group now beckoned back by the call of lost Grace to traverse the land, defeat the Shardbearer demigods, gather the Great Runes, and become the Elden Lord. The world's history and mythology were conceived by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin.
- labelSkills and Upgrades Overview (Attributes, Weapons, Ashes of War, Spirit Ashes)
Players level up by spending Runes (currency/XP) at Sites of Grace to increase core Attributes: Vigor (HP), Mind (FP for skills/spells), Endurance (stamina, equip load), Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence (sorcery scaling), Faith (incantation scaling), and Arcane (discovery, status effect buildup, some spells). Weapons are upgraded using Smithing Stones or Somber Smithing Stones. Ashes of War are equippable skills that grant weapons new abilities and can change their damage scaling. Spirit Ashes allow players to summon spectral allies (from basic wolves to powerful knights or mages) to aid in combat, upgraded using Grave Gloveworts. Talismans provide passive buffs. Sorceries and Incantations offer a wide array of magical abilities.
- labelTop 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic - examples)
- 1. Moonveil (Katana): Powerful Intelligence/Dexterity katana with a potent magical unsheathe attack. 2. Rivers of Blood (Katana): Infamous for its bleed-inducing Corpse Piler weapon art. 3. Blasphemous Blade (Greatsword): Deals fire damage and heals on kill with its Taker's Flames weapon art. 4. Lusat's Glintstone Staff / Carian Regal Scepter (Sorcery Staves): Top-tier staves for sorcery builds. 5. Dark Moon Greatsword (Greatsword): Iconic FromSoftware weapon, deals magic damage and has a frost-infused charged projectile.
- labelTop 3 Spirit Ashes (Summons - Subjective based on utility)
- 1. Mimic Tear Ashes: Summons a duplicate of the player character, including their equipped gear and stats, making it incredibly versatile and powerful. 2. Black Knife Tiche: Summons an agile assassin who inflicts Destined Death (damage over time, reduces max HP), excellent against bosses. 3. Lhutel the Headless: Summons a spectral knight who can teleport, throw lances, and use a greatshield, making her a versatile tank and damage dealer.
Elden Ring Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is Elden Ring made by the same developers as Dark Souls?Yes, Elden Ring is developed by FromSoftware, the same studio renowned for the Dark Souls series, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It shares many gameplay philosophies and mechanics with these titles.
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help_outline Is George R. R. Martin's involvement significant in Elden Ring?George R. R. Martin, author of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (Game of Thrones), collaborated with Hidetaka Miyazaki to create the foundational lore, mythology, and history of the Lands Between and its characters. He primarily contributed to the worldbuilding that existed before The Shattering, while FromSoftware developed the main game narrative and events within that established history.
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help_outline Is Elden Ring an open-world game?Yes, Elden Ring features a vast, seamless open world called the Lands Between, which players can explore freely. This is a significant departure from the more interconnected but less 'open' level design of previous Souls games. It also includes large, intricate 'Legacy Dungeons' which are more akin to traditional Souls levels.
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help_outline How does multiplayer work in Elden Ring?Elden Ring features both cooperative and competitive (PvP) multiplayer. Players can summon others to help with bosses and exploration, be invaded by hostile players, or engage in duels. This is done through various in-game items and systems like summon signs and the Colosseums.
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help_outline What are Ashes of War?Ashes of War are equippable items that grant weapons new special skills (weapon arts) and can change their damage scaling properties (affinities like Heavy, Keen, Magic, etc.). They allow for extensive customization of weapon movesets and build crafting.
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help_outline What are Spirit Ashes?Spirit Ashes are consumable items that allow the player to summon spectral allies (ranging from animals to warriors) to aid them in combat. They require FP (Focus Points) to summon and can only be used in areas with a Rebirth Monument. They can be upgraded to become more powerful.
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help_outline Is Elden Ring very difficult?Elden Ring maintains FromSoftware's reputation for challenging gameplay, particularly its boss fights. However, the open-world structure, the ability to explore and level up elsewhere if stuck, and powerful tools like Spirit Ashes and Ashes of War provide players with more options to overcome challenges compared to some previous titles, making it potentially more accessible to a wider audience while still offering deep difficulty for veterans.