In the preview, the Tarnished takes the latter approach and shoots enemies from behind using arrows crafted only moments before. Players can tackle these situations however they wish, whether by direct combat or a stealth system that takes a page from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Tarnished later engages another overworld enemy, this time a group guarding a carriage filled with treasure. The Tarnished engages the boss with a variety of weapons and spells similar to what you might see in a Dark Souls game, suggesting that Elden Ring will not disappoint when it comes to build variety. In the gameplay preview, we see the player character (known as the Tarnished) seamlessly encounter an enormous dragon boss, no fog wall required. Players can summon a spirit horse to help them explore the Lands Between in whatever way they see fit. Filled with items, roaming NPCs and even bosses, the overworld will serve as the game's main play space. While it's nice to finally have a look at the map, Elden Ring's overworld is what really sets it apart from other Soulslike games. RELATED: Elden Ring: Trailer, Plot, Release Date & News to Know Elden Ring's Map

How would FromSoftware manage to maintain the intricate level design and progression of Dark Souls and apply it to this new setting? Following the recent gameplay preview, fans have gotten a clearer look at the game and how Elden Ring's open world differentiates it from its predecessors. However, Elden Ring, FromSoftware's next title, throws this convention out in favor of a vast open world for players to explore as they please.Įlden Ring being an open world game was, at first, concerning to many Soulslike fans. The placement of items and enemies, as well as the notorious boss fights, are built around a natural progression from the early, relatively easy areas of the game, to later ones that crank up the difficulty that the genre is known for. Apart from the occasional split path, these games were largely linear. FromSoftware's Dark Soulsfranchise is infamous for its punishing gameplay, which became so popular that it spawned its own adventure sub-genre, the Soulslike.

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