{"id":154436,"date":"2023-03-22T19:35:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=154436"},"modified":"2023-06-12T13:52:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:52:09","slug":"elden-rings-first-anniversary-over-9-billion-deaths-20-million-copies-sold-and-anticipation-for-upcoming-dlc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/elden-rings-first-anniversary-over-9-billion-deaths-20-million-copies-sold-and-anticipation-for-upcoming-dlc\/","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring’s First Anniversary: Over 9 Billion Deaths, 20 Million Copies Sold, and Anticipation for Upcoming DLC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bandai Namco has recently shared an intriguing infographic in celebration of the first anniversary of Elden Ring, the tough-as-nails action\/RPG game.<\/span><\/p>\n

The infographic reveals that players have died over 9 billion times in the game.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

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Elden Ring provides players with a rewarding experience without relying on DLC packs, season passes, or multiplayer modes with microtransactions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n

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The leading cause of in-game deaths, accounting for 69%, is damage from enemies and NPCs, including boss fights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Players have attempted to fight bosses like Malenia, Margit the Fell Omen, Limgrave Tree Sentinel, Radagon of the Golden Order, and Starscourge Radahn millions of times each.<\/span><\/p>\n

Status Effects, Falling, and PvP: Other Causes of Deaths<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Other causes of player deaths include status effects (15%), such as poison, scarlet rot, blood loss, frostbite, sleep, madness, and death blight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Players falling to their deaths account for 14% of fatalities, while a mere 2% of deaths result from players being killed by other players.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.9 Billion Boss Attempts and Over 1 Billion Summons<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Elden Ring players have made nearly 6 billion boss attempts, showcasing their perseverance and dedication to honing their skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

The game has also seen over one billion summons, with 88% being co-op and 12% invasion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the top five spells cast are Rock Sling, Crystal Torrent, Glint Stone Pebble, Greatblade Phalanx, and Rotten Breath.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most acquired incantations include Blessing of the Erdtree, Bestial Sling, Golden Vow, The Flame of Frenzy, and Bestial Vitality.<\/span><\/p>\n

20 Million Copies Sold Worldwide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since its release a year ago, Elden Ring has sold 20 million copies worldwide, making it an impressive success story.<\/span><\/p>\n

The game’s immense popularity demonstrates that singleplayer experiences can still be blockbusters in an era dominated by live service games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elden Ring provides players with a rewarding experience without relying on DLC packs, season passes, or multiplayer modes with microtransactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The game’s sales figures serve as a reminder that many players still appreciate traditional video games that can be enjoyed from start to finish without constantly demanding time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcoming Expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A few weeks ago, FromSoftware has officially announced the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring but has kept details under wraps, leaving fans to speculate about the content.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elden Ring’s marketing was minimal until just a few months before its release, and fans may have to wait for further information on the expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miquella’s Role and Cut Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many theories about the DLC revolve around the enigmatic figure Miquella, an uber-powerful Empyrean who never appears in Elden Ring but is described as god-like in the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miquella is responsible for creating the Haligtree to cure himself and his sister before Mohg, Lord of Blood, steals his cocoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some fans believe the gold bleeding from the Erdtree in the DLC’s promotional image could be related to Miquella, who was behind the creation of unalloyed gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elden Ring’s cut content might provide hints about Miquella’s involvement in the Shadow of the Erdtree. These cut elements, including an item called Dream Mist (or Dream Brew), could play a significant role in the upcoming expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dream Mist was initially linked to a map-crossing search for ingredients tied to a monk named Jiko, and the item would supposedly make NPCs fall asleep, allowing players to enter their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dreams in Elden Ring seem to function as gateways to other worlds, which could be crucial if Miquella is trapped in a dream state within his cocoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dream Mist could enable players to enter Miquella’s dream, potentially awakening him or triggering other events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Power Struggle and Dream States<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fans speculate that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may explore a power struggle between Godwyn and Miquella for control of the dying Erdtree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Players could find themselves caught between the two, entering their dream states or even stealing dreams to seal off certain quest lines.<\/span><\/p>\n

While no concrete information has been released about the expansion, it is clear that fans are eager to discover what lies ahead for Elden Ring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Article In a Snapshot<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Elden Ring, a tough action\/RPG game, has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has seen players die over 9 billion times in the game.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Damage from enemies and NPCs, including boss fights, is the leading cause of in-game deaths, accounting for 69% of all deaths.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring is highly anticipated, and fans are speculating about its content and potential involvement of the enigmatic figure Miquella.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Elden Ring’s cut content may provide hints about the DLC’s storyline and the role of Dream Mist, which could enable players to enter Miquella’s dream and trigger significant events.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The DLC may explore a power struggle between Godwyn and Miquella for control of the dying Erdtree, and players may find themselves caught between the two and entering their dream states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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