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There’s no doubt thatElden Ring‘sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion is one of the best DLCs we’ve ever seen for a game. The expansion added to the already epic base game with the classic FromSoftware magic that gamers had been desperate for years now.
The latestElden RingDLC has also proven to be a delight for all Easter egg hunters, as it’s packed with bridges, items, hidden walls, and a lot more. Gamers have even gone back to older FromSoftware titles to find references to the expansion. One of these discoveries connects the game with FromSoftware’s legendaryDark Souls 2, proving that it’s all part of Hidetaka Miyazaki’s plan.
Elden Ring‘s Erdtree Reference inDark Souls 2
Well, theopinions vary widely on FromSoftware’sDark Souls 2, depending on who you ask. Some gamers have called it as the worstDark Soulsgame to date, while others have praised it as the black sheep of the series. Still, according to Hidetaka Miyazaki, it shaped many ideas that were carried forward to the legendaryElden Ring.
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On Reddit, when one gamer was adventuring in Drangleic Castle, they ran into a tree motif on the castle’s door, which might seem similar if you’ve played theErdtreeexpansion.
While the tree motif represents the Cycle of Life and Death in theDark Soulssequel, it’s a clear reference to the magical tree from theElden Ringexpansion. FromSoftware has cleverly picked such unique aspects in previous hits and brought them to the expansion.
That’s not all!Erdtreeexpansion brings several more referencesto theDark Soulssequel, such as Aldia’s Keep being Midra’s Manse. Dragonbarrow is clearly a throwback to Dragon Aerie, and Rauh plays in the same way as Forest of the Fallen Giants.
Ever sinceElden Ringhit the shelves, it has often drawn comparisons to theDark Soulsfranchise. Right from the philosophy that your destiny may be of a ruler/monarchy to both games emphasizing freedom exploration, alongside mechanic stuff such as Power-standing, both games have a lot in common, so it’s not surprising to seeElden Ringbeing dubbed as aDark Souls 2-2.
Hidetaka Miyazaki Might not Direct The Next Souslike Game
It’s a known fact that Miyazaki has played a crucial role in giving us the most legendary titles, such asDemon’s Souls,Dark Souls,Bloodborne, andElden Ring. It’s all due to his efforts and cleverness that these games are connected in one way or another. However, there’s a chance that might not be the case in the future.
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In aninterviewwith IGN, Miyazaki stated that it’s highly likely that FromSoftware“delegates the responsibility of director”for the next Soulslike projects to other people within the studio, with him stepping away even from supervising duties for the games.
Yes, I think it’s very likely that we’ll see new directors going forward. And I think if we do that, I’d like to step away from that supervisory role and give them full direction and full control over those projects. I think really this is the best way and the easiest way for them to flourish within that environment and with those new projects.
FromSoftware is not yet ready to reveal its next project, but the company is learning from its previous success when developing its next game. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that even without Miyazaki’s magic, the future titles do end up breaking records again.
With that said, have you found any other references toErdtreein older FromSoftware titles? If so, let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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