How to summon spirits in Elden Ring

A devoted fan's reimagined Elden Ring with a detailed pixel animation. FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world action RPG has retained a sizable fanbase since its 2022 debut, and with the looming release of the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, many artists are finding new inspiration in Elden Ring's expansive world once again.

The Bell Bearing Hunter is an optional recurring Field Boss in , known for hunting down merchants and only emerging at night. This formidable opponent, while not required to challenge for game progression, boasts powerful long-distance melee attacks. To encounter this hunter, players must have cleared through Stormveil Castle at least once. They manifest in four specific areas in the Lands Between, under certain prerequisites that players must meet.

One immensely skilled Elden Ring fan has recently put together a massive frame containing a 3D-printed rendition of the Lands Between. The impressive-looking decoration was intended as a gift for his son, commemorating the first 1,000 hours that the pair spent playing Elden Ring.

An Elden Ring player has come across an interesting detail in the Mountaintop of the Giants part of the Elden Ring map that has left the community amazed. The fact that the player discovered it after so many hours in the game speaks volumes about how easy it is to miss this small Elden Ring secret.

A dedicated Elden Ring fan has shared an impressive clay model featuring one of the game's most popular bosses known as Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Despite being released over 2 years ago, FromSoftware's 2022 title maintained a sizable player base thanks to a vast, meticulously designed world, unique combat system, deep lore, and many other aspects of the game.

One location, the Carian Study Hall, has two versions of itself available to explore, making it stand out amongst the game’s numerous other Dungeons. However, completing one of these maps clearly offers far greater rewards than the other. As a result, despite the striking comparisons between the two dungeon variants, their differences are arguably far more important to consider.

If you've been playing Elden Ring, you'll know that its online multiplayer component – where you can read messages from other players and even summon them for boss battles – is a big part of the fun. But this does mean that there are Elden Ring servers that need to remain healthy in order for the game to stay online.

Elden Ring's much anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received its ESRB rating and description several months ahead of its June 21 release. Unsurprisingly, 2022's Game of the Year Elden Ring was stamped with an M rating for its brutal and violent nature and common depictions of blood and gore.

Another April 1st has come and gone, and with it a glut of April Fools Day jokes, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous.

is filled to the brim with nefarious creatures and feral monsters that want the Tarnished dead, yet there are a few NPCs that one could consider an ally. Rogier is one such character, a Glintstone Sorcerer, who is first met on the way to Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle. Should a player choose to interact with Rogier, they will learn that he is on a quest of his own, and the sorcerer will ask the Tarnished to retrieve The Black Knifeprint for him.

Blaidd is one of many characters to play an important role in , especially if one chooses to serve Ranni and follow her questline. However, after Ranni’s questline is complete, Blaidd seems to disappear. In reality, however, the half-wolf man can still be found in the Lands Between. Seeking him out at this point then leads to a final encounter with Ranni’s loyal guardian and the ultimate conclusion of his story.

An Elden Ring fan has picturized what an American version of The Lands Between would look like, and it has left the community in stitches. The Elden Ring community never fails to surprise with its creativity, and this marks yet another instance of a fan using the game as a medium to showcase their artistry.