Summary
Elden Ringrecently celebrated its second anniversary by announcing that its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, will be released on June 21. Promising to be developer FromSoftware’s biggest, most ambitious DLC yet, Shadow of the Erdtree will be packed with new content for fans to explore. For players who have desperately been waiting for moreElden Ringcontent,this was extremely exciting news. Among all the new bosses, areas, and weapons,Elden Ring’s DLC should also revamp its character creator options, allowing players to create much more varied, unique-looking playable characters.
FromSoftware has dabbled with character creator options in itsSoulsseries since2009’sDemon’s Soulswas released for the PS3. While many of the Japanese developer’s gameplay mechanics have been universally praised as best-in-class, it’s fair to say the character creator options aren’t quite up to scratch when compared to some others. Despite offering impressive build variety, and giving players multiple ways to tackle the daunting challenges within the games themselves,Elden Ring’s current character creator models, and the options within them, could improve. FromSoftware should use its upcoming DLC to rectify this.
Elden Ring’s DLC Should Enhance Character Creator Options
As technology has advanced within the video game industry over the years, character creation has become more and more prevalent. Games such asCyberpunk 2077,Hogwarts Legacy, and2023 Game of the Year WinnerBaldur’s Gate 3have shown exactly what is possible in terms of customization options. DespiteElden Ringbeing a significant step forward when compared to some of FromSoftware’s older games, things such as only two body types to choose from show that there is still room for improvement.
Hidetaka Miyazaki’s teamhas developed a reputation over the past decade for producing nothing but high-quality content, so it makes sense that it should strive for the best with its customizable character options too. Modern-day gamers have a different set of expectations when it comes to creating their playable characters, and particularly in third-person games, where the character is visible on screen at all times, many spend significant periods of time getting their character to look exactly how they want. For these players,Elden Ring’s limited options simply aren’t sufficient.
Enhanced Character Customization Options Would Help Further Elden Ring’s Immersion
The RPG genre is renowned for its immersion. In a genre where players like to fully immerse themselves in a game’s world and the characters within it, more diverse character creator options usually lend themselves well to increasing immersion. ShouldElden Ring’s DLC enhance these options, alongside launching new weapons and armor, it will further cement the game’s status as one of thebest action RPGs ever made.
DespiteElden Ringbeing a significant step forward when compared to some of FromSoft’s older games, things such as only two body types to choose from show that there is still room for improvement.
New characters shown inShadow of the Erdtree’s trailer, such as the imposing Messmer the Impaler, should breathe new life intoElden Ring’s Lands Between. Players will be keen to experience every piece of new content as thoroughly as possible, leaving no stone unturned, thanks in part to FromSoftware’s notorious ability to cram secrets into just about every possible place.Elden Ringcontinues to dominate headlines and forums over two years since its initial release, and with the DLC now imminent, this will only intensify. New character creator options will grant players even more freedom to customize the experience to their liking.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
