FromSoftware's open-world Soulslike Elden Ring has now been impressing its audiences for over two years, but with its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion just around the corner, it is as relevant as ever. As 2022's Game of the Year award winner, Elden Ring has received a considerable amount of praise since its release, so the release of Shadow of the Erdtree is justifiably highly anticipated. There are plenty of things that Elden Ring got right, like its approach to accessibility and its art style, but one prominent feature arguably stands out among the rest: its open world.