Elden Ring News & Updates

Elden Ring is the open-world action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, built on a world designed with input from fantasy author George R. R. Martin. Set in the Lands Between, it blends the studio’s trademark punishing combat and cryptic storytelling with a sprawling, largely non-linear landscape that players can explore on horseback, uncovering dungeons, legacy strongholds and optional bosses at their own pace. It’s available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, with an expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, extending the base game’s map and story for those who’ve cleared the main campaign.

The game matters because it took the “Soulslike” formula FromSoftware had refined for over a decade and opened it up, rewarding curiosity and experimentation without softening the difficulty that defines the genre. For newcomers it can be an intimidating entry point, while longtime fans continue to find fresh builds, routes and lore theories years on. That ongoing life, balance changes, seasonal events and a dedicated community of theorists and speedrunners, is what keeps Elden Ring firmly on our radar at ShaneTheGamer.

What we cover
Our Elden Ring coverage includes patch notes and balance changes, DLC and content updates, and practical guides covering boss strategies, weapon and build recommendations, and navigating the game’s more obscure quests and hidden areas. We also report on broader news around the game, including community discoveries, notable mods, and commentary from FromSoftware on the series’ direction, giving both new and veteran Tarnished a reliable source for what’s changed and how to approach it.