The unthinkable happened on June 10, 2021. We finally got an Elden Ring trailer! During Summer Game Fest, we not only got an extensive new look at the upcoming FromSoftware game, but we also got a release date as well! January 21, 2022, is the date to remember, but that doesn't mean the revelations are quite done. In addition to the amazing gameplay video revealed earlier this week, new details have emerged to reveal that Elden Ring will offer co-op.
If you look at the official Bandai Namco website for the game, seen here, the publisher confirmed the ability to play with friends under the "world exploration in the lands between" section. On the game's listing, it says, "Traverse the breathtaking world on foot or on horseback, alone or online with other players, and fully immerse yourself in the grassy plains, suffocating swamps, spiraling mountains, foreboding castles, and other sites of grandeur on a scale never seen before in a FromSoftware title."
For those new to FromSoftware, this isn't the first time this studio has incorporated online co-op. Dark Souls did it in a unique way, so it's not surprising that Elden Ring would also adopt this mode of play. FromSoftware hasn't revealed quite yet how the online co-op play will work, however, but we have reached out for comment to see if we can learn a little bit more.
As for the game itself, the internet exploded when Elden Ring closed out the showcase yesterday with Summer Game Fest. The show itself had a healthy balance of game reveals and first looks, if not a hefty dose of Amazon sponsorships, but to end it on that note? I'm pretty sure Geoff Keighley is a genius.
To learn more about Elden Ring and all of the other amazing reveals so far, be sure to mosey on over to our E3 2021 dedicated hub here to see what else E3 and Summer Game Fest has in store. We'll be updating that constantly in the weeks ahead, so make sure to bookmark if you're interested in staying in the know!
E3 2021 kicks off this weekend in its all-digital event. Xbox and Bethesda are tag-teaming this year's showcase to jumpstart the acquisition of ZeniMax, Bethesda's parent company, that solidified earlier this year. With the showcase looming on the horizon, Microsoft wanted to share a few small details with fans, including how and when to watch, before the live stream starts.
The Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 showcase will run about 90 minutes and will include new Xbox Game Pass information, new titles releasing just in time for the holiday, and possibly even a full Starfield reveal? Maybe? Halo Infinite will also be there, with 343 Industries showing off revamped gameplay after the negative feedback following the original reveal.
The team also shared a technical note for those wanting the most optimized experience. In its latest Xbox Wire blog post, Microsoft mentions that the live stream will be in 1080p at 60fps. For those hoping to get the most out of the show, the post continues with a recommendation saying to watch the 4K rebroadcast that will be up on the Xbox YouTube after the show itself. Microsoft also confirms that the show will offer American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Descriptions (AD) in English for a more accessible showcase.
For those wanting to arrive a little early, there will be a FanFest Watch party at 9 a.m. Pacific that will offer a short Q&A session with Team Green and Bethesda.
Xbox's E3 event will begin on June 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Eastern and can be watched on Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. We'll also be hosting our own watch along, which you can watch here on our Twitch!
Need to catch up on what was revealed during Summer Game Fest, as well as a neat hub that is constantly updated with every E3 2021 reveal? Well, do we have some good news for you. Check out our dedicated event hub here for news, breakdowns, watch-alongs, and more! We've had a lot of coffee here at Game Informer; we are ready.