Is Elden Ring prequel?

Is Elden Ring a prequel to multiple FromSoftware
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FromSoftware, Inc. is a Japanese video game development company founded in November 1986 and a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. The company is best known for their Armored Core and Souls series, including the related games Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Elden Ring.
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games? According to Reddit user theodis09's theory, each of the three "main" endings lead directly into other FromSoftware worlds, making "Elden Ring" the ultimate prequel.
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Is Elden Ring a sequel to Skyrim?

Skyrim inherits the beloved legacy of Morrowind and Oblivion, which had long cemented The Elder Scrolls franchise as a series of great RPGs. Skyrim just pushed through that boundary. On the other hand, Elden Ring inherits the legacy of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and more all before it.
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Does Elden Ring take place before Dark Souls?

We'll cut right to the chase: No, strictly speaking, Elden Ring is technically not a Dark Souls game as it's officially not a sequel, prequel, or spin-off of Dark Souls.
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Is Elden Ring a sequel Bloodborne?

Elden Ring has been a unanimous success for FromSoftware and the genre has truly broken through to the mainstream. Instead of a sequel, we think it's time for a long-awaited revisit to the world of Bloodborne to give it the stage it deserves.
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Is Elden Ring a prequel to Dark Souls Reddit?

Very detailed evidence that Elden Ring is a prequel to Dark Souls (serious topic, long read) Yes, I realize that attempting to connect all the games in the series has become a meme at this point, but give me chance.
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Elden Ring Mythology - Connections to Dark Souls and Bloodborne (Shared Universe?)



Is Elden Ring story connected to Dark Souls?

At the time of writing, it appears Elden Ring will be following suit and not be connected to the overarching Dark Souls story.
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What should I play before Elden Ring?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
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Is Elden Ring just Dark Souls 4?

Elden Ring is, naturally, in large part a Dark Souls game, but it's just different enough and detached from the original series' lore to be worthy of its own name and IP. In most major mechanical ways, though, this is a Souls game, through and through.
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Is Elden Ring a sequel to Dark Souls 3?

No, Elden Ring is not a sequel, prequel, series spin-off or similar extension of the Dark Souls franchise, despite the clear similarities between the games.
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Is Elden Ring connected to Lord of the Rings?

There are also familiar themes and imagery when it comes to the inclusion of Dragons, Lords and Fire. But for those wondering, there is no direct link between Elden Ring and The Lord of the Rings.
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Is Elden Ring a prequel to demon souls?

Is Elden Ring a prequel to multiple FromSoftware games? According to Reddit user theodis09's theory, each of the three "main" endings lead directly into other FromSoftware worlds, making "Elden Ring" the ultimate prequel.
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Is Elden Ring canon?

Elden Ring offers players the chance to experience one of several possible endings based upon their actions throughout the course of their journeys across the Lands Between, but of all of the endings, one of them is most likely to be canon.
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Should I play Demon's Souls before Elden Ring?

Elden Ring players shouldn't play Demon's Souls first

Though it's technically the most recent Soulsborne release, Elden Ring players shouldn't rush out to pick up Demon's Souls as their first entry into the series.
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Which is bigger Elden Ring or Skyrim?

Meanwhile, however, Elden Ring has been determined by Reddit user Lusty-Batch to weigh in at a whopping 79 square kilometers, or 30.5 square miles, making it more than twice the size of Skyrim. Skyrim's base game has 343 fast-travel locations, while Elden Ring has 300.
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Is Elden Ring better than Botw?

My gut says that Elden Ring is superior with way better combat and higher stakes. However, I cannot deny that Breath of the Wild has become my preference and has honestly instilled a stronger sense of wonder than Elden Ring has.
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What's better Skyrim or Elden Ring?

From the verdant greenery of Limgrave to the starry skies of underground Siofra River, Elden Ring's map far trumps Skyrim's. Not only are there more places to explore for some amazing drops, but Elden Ring's map does not leave you wanting with big, empty spaces.
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Is Elden Ring the first game?

Elden Ring is the latest game from veteran Japanese studio FromSoftware, the creators of the critically acclaimed Souls series, which began with 2009's Demon's Souls and continued through the Dark Souls trilogy.
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Is Elden Ring a sequel Reddit?

Elden ring is the prequel to the rest of the souls born series.
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Is Bloodborne and Dark Souls connected?

It's upsetting, however, Hidetaka Miyazaki who is the creative director, designer, scriptwriter, and executive for From Software has stated on multiple occasions that Bloodborne has no connection with games such as Dark Souls and Demon Souls.
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What's harder Dark Souls 3 or Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is more approachable than Dark Souls in many ways, but not when it comes to parrying. Parrying in any Souls game is not an easy thing to do. Precise timing is needed to ward off attacks making it a high-risk, high reward manoeuvre.
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What is the closest game to Elden Ring?

Remnant: From the Ashes

It also heavily features game mechanics similar to Dark Souls so if you loved Elden Ring you will love Remnant as well. What is this? Remnant: From the Ashes has a Wild West theme and offers an engaging combat style.
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Is Elden Ring set in the same world as Dark Souls?

Is Elden Ring set in the Dark Souls universe? As of right now, there is no confirmation that the Dark Souls and Elden Ring worlds are linked and, considering Sekiro and Bloodborne don't have a direct link, it seems likely it will be detached.
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Should I get Elden Ring if I never played a Souls game?

Yes, You Should Play 'Elden Ring' If You've Never Played A Souls Game.
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Is Elden Ring too hard for a casual gamer?

Elden Ring is a notoriously tough game, which is part of the appeal for many. However, the game has much more to offer than just difficult gameplay, with a story and presentation that even more casual gamers would no doubt like to enjoy. Sometimes difficulty can get in the way, leaving players begging for an easy mode.
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