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Included in this book/mag, is an interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki covering numerous topics including some new information.
Overture of Elden Ring new info bites
- The “open field” in the game is 10 times the size of the network test area.
- There will be a lot of content outside of the shortest path to completion. Side quests and wandering of the beaten track are where you’ll find a lot of the content.
- Items will be more visible making it easier to find the loot.
- According to Miyazaki there are more than 50 spirits in the game.
- Crafting was added so players wouldn’t have to keep going back to a hub to get materials.
- Covenants will not be in Elden Ring.
- A character’s appearance can be changed in the game so no need to spend hours tweaking your look at the start.
- Miyazaki added Samurai armor to the game as he likes to add Japanese influences.
- PvP is being tweaked based on feedback from the network test.
- As we thought based on data we have seen, Miyazaki confirms flails will be weapons in the game.
- Main boss characters will have a lot of dialogue and be noticeably vocal.
- There will be a respec system but with some limitations.
- Touching on %%AUTO_LINK_PLACEHOLDER_5%%, Miyazaki states that “guidance of grace” gives the Tarnished immortality and a chance to relive every time they die.
- The moon plays an important part in the world of Elden Ring
The Overture of Elden Ring is now available in Japan from sites such as Amazon and Bookwalker.