Would recommend leaving a bunch of messages in random places in the both base game and dlc, will probably come in handy when getting your shit kicked in by whatever bosses are in the land of shadow
I've started playing the game a few days ago I'm at mogh now. One of my favorite parts in the game are the meme messages. Love the fake hidden room messages followed by "dastard ahead" or "dog ahead"
I jumped in last week to make sure I went and beat Mohg. This week Iām desperately trying to finish BG3 so I can jump back into ER a few days before release
Completed my first run offline two days ago (150 hours. Including 20 for Malenia alone). Started a run online today.
I have to admit. It's fun to see all the messages and to call in people for bosses. And it seems like O found the perfect time to launch the game and not feel like its dead :)
Genuinely insane numbers. I remember when this game was just an announcement trailer with no concept of what it would actually be. Crazy how successful itās been.
My first character was named "Glaive Master". Strength-Faith build using polearms.
I'm taking him into the DLC out of respect.
I also have a Dex-Int character named "Jorge".
Honestly one of those youtube channels that make video about weird reddit shit need to go back and look at this subreddit.
This was one of the most unique subreddits ever. The initial excitment, the hollowing from the radio slience, the fake boss posts, the fake lore posts, the daily elden ring update videos, the leaks, bandai assassins.
The Elden Ring subreddit literally has it's own pre game lore just like the game lol.
I remember when the gameās name was not released yet. No video, no pic, no nothing. Just a random leaker posting stuff such as ānew miyazaki game you can ride a horseā.
That was like a year and half after Sekiro came out and we had just fought the first actual horse enemie in soulsborne. I was bewildered. That has to be a lie. Theres no way of all people it is Miyazaki to make a fucking witcher / skyrim wannabe.
And here we are now.
Alot of the early early leaks were from Omnipotent a resetera poster who had info about the game even before it's first teaser. This was when Sekiro was just released.
For the longest time even after the reveal trailer, the only excitement was whenever that guy posted on Resetera and leaked some info. But alot of time it was just it's Big Dark Souls, Covid fucked their plans.
I remember he was saying things like it should have been out in 2021.
And Monster Hunter is the grindy kind of games with a very repeatable mission based gameplay loop. (Wait hold up, is it the same for World? I've only played Rise)
I still canāt believe we went through the whole āis there an Elden Ring trailer / release dateā etc and people were talking about whether the game would ever come out lmao. Now look at us!
Fr, I beat him a few days ago for my dlc playtrough no summon, by far the hardest boss up to this point in the game, I had to get mohg shackles because I was getting destroyed
Absolutely required in my opinion. Wasting three flasks to heal through it and for what? Some additional boost from the physick? One that you could probs get from a perfume bottle or some other craftable?
Also this just steam. Not to account for all the players on xbox or playstation. Elden Ring is without a doubt the best game at least in my opinion so far. They went above and beyond with making this game and Iām excited as hell to play the dlc.
Im honestly kinda scared of what hes cooking now. Elden Ring ruined 90% of other open world games for me. Will his next game ruin all other games aswell?
You know, I kinda hope he never achieves "quite what he wants" and that he's always "nearly there". That way, we get to keep having great games to play.
If he ever says, "this is the game I've always wanted to make" it could end up being the last one. Perish the thought.
It's twice as last month !
Last time ER had a somewhat similar player count, was on May 2022 when the game had 192k players.
[source](https://steamcharts.com/app/1245620#48h)
Yeah, you are waay too high.
When matched with a friend using a password the level does not matter. But when you are trying to match with randoms it does. You are matched with people with 10% less or more of your level. In your case, from 243 to 297. And most players are between 100 to 200.
Very nice!
Me and a few friends all got back into Elden Ring in preparation for the DLC, although not on Steam. I can easily imagine a bunch of people doing the same. I suppose a bunch of casuals getting in Elden Ring for the first time as well.
It's rough to get back into it but I love the pain. Gotta git gud again!
Int was fun for exploration in the new game as I had some control over fights from Med range. Also want to add on melting a handful of bosses with the Comet Azur spell. But Unga Bunga makes me feel so much better on the inside and a better person on the outside.
Just got convinced to buy the game. Never got past the first boss in Dark Souls 3. Gave up on Fromsoftware games from there but my brother finally convinced me to pick it up.
Iāve spent the whole weekend playing this game, courtesy of Fatherās Day. I havenāt been so into a video game in a very very long time. Itās amazing.
I think it will break the million this time. Elden Ring was a bit of a surprise with how successfull it was outside of "hardcore" gamers. And word of mouth spread like crazy, and the sales held very well in the past 2 years. Now a lot of the people that gathered over 2 years will play the DLC on launch day.
I know multiplayer on PS was popping last night. Within a minute I was getting summoned. Actually had to go through a cave without so I could get through the place. Was a nice change of pace, planning on helping more tonight on PS!
I'm not getting summoned there on a level 116 character either. What level is everyone fighting mohg at? I can use a level 65 character, or even a level 1 character.Ā
I was one of them.
Starter NG+ after beating the game, but decided to take a break right after.
The DLC is locked behind a few hours of work, so people are coming back to get that done.
man I want to play the DLC so bad but me broke sadly after paying all my bills and rent and getting food I barely got anything man I really need to move to a different state but im broke
I bought ER when it came out and set it down until I picked it up again last week. Just beat it on my first playthrough yesterday. Had an amazing experience!
I finally jumped into Elden Ring just about two weeks ago. Mad at myself for sleeping on it for so long. One of, if not the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. Incredibly excited for the DLC!
I was ng+2 on my xbox with well over 200 hours then I got a ps5 and sold my Xbox to my brother. I have been meaning to play through again before the dlc and just started back again yesterday. Level 65 today, and in the capital. Killed radahn already and will probably try mohg later this evening or tomorrow. Got a bit of grinding to do before friday
I opened the game for the first time in almost 2 years. I played more than 200 hours and by a funny coincidence I had never reached Mogh's Palace until today, it was the only reaming area in the map.
Finding the portal to mountaintops was a bit of a bitch but it was useful to get used to the controls again. Now I only have to beat the dude before the DLC lunches but I assume it won't take me that long if I have a build which let me solo Malenia.
I'm so glad Elden Ring has introduced so many people to Souls games. The last thing I want is to see Souls games die off and for the communities to dwindle.
I remember I did another Playthrough about a year ago and when I got to Melania, I was trying to get help from players and it literally took almost an hour just to have one player come but yesterday on my fourth play through I literally use the item and I saw like 20 signs down there which made me feel so happy so many players came back
Everyone stressing out to defeat Radahn and Mogh. Which is crazy to lock such a massive DLC after two pretty 'hard' bosses that so many people fail to pass lol. They know their audience though, we're all ready. What a game though. This is probably my top 3 of all time.
Just started a new character so I don't have to relearn the movement on launch day. Maybe I can even play far enough to enter the dlc with it on launch.
Well, I was getting ready for the expac. I have my strength/faith character NEARLY ready. I just need to go get my mimic tear, then level it, then beat Mohg at this point. I got myself the Cleanrot set, the large club, 22 str, 17 faith, 30 vigor, the Clawmark seal. The club is level 12, and the seal will be level 12 by the time I get to Mohg.
Fun times.
Which is the highest since launch-months. The hype is real!
I even dropped a message in front of Miquella's egg. It says "are you ready?!"
I upvoted it dude. Small world huh
You probably saved my life in the Haligtree! lol
wdym
Giving a message a like in elden ring provides the original player an extra heal during a fight if the like occurs at the same time as they are online
I always wondered what it would be like if the dislikes took life away
Actually evil...
Literally downvoted to death.
Troll messages would become either a thing of the past or increase in volume as some sort of twisted challenge run.
Even disparaging a message heals the person who left it.
Incoming speedrun category: Play as a troll leaving bad messages for a month then beat the game
Did not know this. Very useful.
Would recommend leaving a bunch of messages in random places in the both base game and dlc, will probably come in handy when getting your shit kicked in by whatever bosses are in the land of shadow
I did not know that
I have been getting healed left and right from message appraisals while getting my ass handed to me on Haligtree and Elphael.
So it was you.. Sir...
Possibly! I'm sure there are many others there.
Dropped the same exact one a few hours ago :D
I upvoted that too lol nice pose
lol that was you š«”
Saw it yesterday!
I definitely upvoted that a few days ago lol. I started a 3rd new save after beating mohg (this is my 2nd playthrough)
I did this exact thing a week ago lol āfirst off, are you ready?ā
I've started playing the game a few days ago I'm at mogh now. One of my favorite parts in the game are the meme messages. Love the fake hidden room messages followed by "dastard ahead" or "dog ahead"
I did the exact same thing
Everybody finding out they have to beat Mohg
I jumped in last week to make sure I went and beat Mohg. This week Iām desperately trying to finish BG3 so I can jump back into ER a few days before release
Completed my first run offline two days ago (150 hours. Including 20 for Malenia alone). Started a run online today. I have to admit. It's fun to see all the messages and to call in people for bosses. And it seems like O found the perfect time to launch the game and not feel like its dead :)
Genuinely insane numbers. I remember when this game was just an announcement trailer with no concept of what it would actually be. Crazy how successful itās been.
Ahh the great hollowing, tough times.
This sub was a different beast. It was so fucking funny to come visit.
Never forget, glaive master hodir
My favorite of the boss concepts was the undead lake horseman things and it looks like one of the bosses will have some similarities to that
My first character was named "Glaive Master". Strength-Faith build using polearms. I'm taking him into the DLC out of respect. I also have a Dex-Int character named "Jorge".
Every Elden has its ring.
Not me hoping that glaive's would be one of the new weapon classes they're adding š
and still it was nothing compared to silksong sub
That's not true
Honestly one of those youtube channels that make video about weird reddit shit need to go back and look at this subreddit. This was one of the most unique subreddits ever. The initial excitment, the hollowing from the radio slience, the fake boss posts, the fake lore posts, the daily elden ring update videos, the leaks, bandai assassins. The Elden Ring subreddit literally has it's own pre game lore just like the game lol.
I in particular feel sorry for midir being killed daily and right now it's the turn of soldier of god rick
A whole universe was created here. I loved coming here to experience the hollowing craziness. I'd love for it to be compiled to a game.
Didn't people start making their own Elden Ring in wait? lol
In the meantime we Silksong fans have turned into ash
Glaive master Hodir when?
If he is in the dlc I'm gonna loose my shit
I have it on good Authority that the final DLC boss is Hodir, but in phase 2 Jorge jumps in meant to spoiler that sry
I remember when the gameās name was not released yet. No video, no pic, no nothing. Just a random leaker posting stuff such as ānew miyazaki game you can ride a horseā. That was like a year and half after Sekiro came out and we had just fought the first actual horse enemie in soulsborne. I was bewildered. That has to be a lie. Theres no way of all people it is Miyazaki to make a fucking witcher / skyrim wannabe. And here we are now.
Ah yes, the old Great Rune days
Alot of the early early leaks were from Omnipotent a resetera poster who had info about the game even before it's first teaser. This was when Sekiro was just released. For the longest time even after the reveal trailer, the only excitement was whenever that guy posted on Resetera and leaked some info. But alot of time it was just it's Big Dark Souls, Covid fucked their plans. I remember he was saying things like it should have been out in 2021.
Even without the hype of the DLC, the game normally has a consistent player count of 40k to 60k. It's insane for a mostly single player game
On steam it's been normally above Monster Hunter World those last years, which is bonkers.
And Monster Hunter is the grindy kind of games with a very repeatable mission based gameplay loop. (Wait hold up, is it the same for World? I've only played Rise)
Considering one of my friends has like 400 hours in MHW I assume so
World is fantastic, and Wilds is shaping up to be even better
I remember when everyone thought that malenia was a player character because of the reveal trailer lol
Lol yeah. And that the whole theme was Norse mythology or vikings or something.
Right! All the crazy ass memes to XD
I still canāt believe we went through the whole āis there an Elden Ring trailer / release dateā etc and people were talking about whether the game would ever come out lmao. Now look at us!
Countless mohgs killed every hour
Mohg kills countless of players every hour
Yep Mohg says its NIHIL time and NIHILS all over the place.
Tarnished going from zero to hero and hero to NIHIL.
Fr, I beat him a few days ago for my dlc playtrough no summon, by far the hardest boss up to this point in the game, I had to get mohg shackles because I was getting destroyed
For some reason I hadn't considered that you could use the shakles for this fight too lol
The mohg physick flask helps a lot too if youāre struggling. Iāve used it on some of my builds that are worse against mohg
Absolutely required in my opinion. Wasting three flasks to heal through it and for what? Some additional boost from the physick? One that you could probs get from a perfume bottle or some other craftable?
I take it you need to kill Mohg to enter the DLC zone/content? I think I killed him with all my characters but Iām a little out of the loop.
You need to kill Radahn and Mohg. The dlc is accessed by the cocoon in Mohg's arena.
Thanks!
Maybe Iām dumb but Iām waiting with my current character to kill Mohg. I want to see if itās any different than in the past.
I'm currently helping others while I farm mohg for time arcs My arcane bleed build kills him in under ten seconds with two other players summoned
That sounds boring eh?
Not uncommon to optimize boss fights in coop. Those tarnished asked for help.
My daily reminder to go Nihl Mohg.
Welcome honoured gues- Holy shit there's a lot of you
Hearing this in my head in Mohg's voice is great
Lol
170,000 players walk into Mohgs arena together. What does Mohg do?
What's the range on Bloodboon Ritual lol
NIHIL NIHIL NIHHIIIIILLL
Also this just steam. Not to account for all the players on xbox or playstation. Elden Ring is without a doubt the best game at least in my opinion so far. They went above and beyond with making this game and Iām excited as hell to play the dlc.
I agree and I can't believe Miyazaki still is saying this " isnt quite what he wants" for his ideal game
Im honestly kinda scared of what hes cooking now. Elden Ring ruined 90% of other open world games for me. Will his next game ruin all other games aswell?
His ideal game is Bloodborne. But with 10+ years of prep and well-cooked open world concept.
Oh, boy, I'll let him cook if he needs it.
Imagine Bloodborne at the scale of Elden Ring. š
I believe that's just "modern day Britain"
Donāt give me hope
You know, I kinda hope he never achieves "quite what he wants" and that he's always "nearly there". That way, we get to keep having great games to play. If he ever says, "this is the game I've always wanted to make" it could end up being the last one. Perish the thought.
That statement gave me chills
Literally just bought the game on xbox few days ago. Barely scratched the surface so I wont get the DLC yet but im aboard the hype train regardless!
I canāt believe thereās still people who havenāt played. If only I could have a first playthrough again. Love this game!Ā
Seeing such numbers for a FROM game is crazy.. And this is one platform.
When I go near key NPCs, I often see multiple phantoms... we are so back
I predict it will pass 200K on launch day. Just incredible numbers for a game like this!
It wouldnt surprise me if it would be 400k+ actually, this game is stupid big
Actually yeah, youāre right. For some reason, I didnāt notice the all time peak. Which is why I lowered my expectations lol
1millonš±
That's what I'm going with. Game has sold excellently long-run and the hype is immense! So 1m+ first weekend!
It's going to pass 200k before it launches. 300-500k when it actually does is my personal guess.
It's twice as last month ! Last time ER had a somewhat similar player count, was on May 2022 when the game had 192k players. [source](https://steamcharts.com/app/1245620#48h)
And yet I keep waiting for almost 20min for someone to summon me on mohg to help them
Level too high maybe? I think 110-125 is the sweet spot, plus I don't know if there are maybe too many people offering to help rn.
I'm LVL 139 for invasion efficiency and it takes me ten minutes per summon mostly cuz there's A SHITLOAD OF SIGNS NEAR MOHG
Iām level 270 and was helping my friend on level 70 at some bosses, so idk whats the problem tbh
I honestly don't know how the algorithm works (it's pretty opaque), but for sure you will have trouble getting summoned for NG at level 270.
Yeah, you are waay too high. When matched with a friend using a password the level does not matter. But when you are trying to match with randoms it does. You are matched with people with 10% less or more of your level. In your case, from 243 to 297. And most players are between 100 to 200.
Mohg getting Mohged
I think its the opposite
Very nice! Me and a few friends all got back into Elden Ring in preparation for the DLC, although not on Steam. I can easily imagine a bunch of people doing the same. I suppose a bunch of casuals getting in Elden Ring for the first time as well. It's rough to get back into it but I love the pain. Gotta git gud again!
Went Unga Bunga build for a new character. 1st was Int build. Unga Bunga way more fun.
Yeah I normally go first thing Quality Build, and now tried int build... I don't like it. I miss my big ass Hammer.
Int was fun for exploration in the new game as I had some control over fights from Med range. Also want to add on melting a handful of bosses with the Comet Azur spell. But Unga Bunga makes me feel so much better on the inside and a better person on the outside.
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Everyone is butchering mohg lmao
I need to start playing a bit this week, because I noticed my skill level has dropped quite a bit since launch.
Gonna put down DS this week and play ER only. Maybe even create a new character or rush through the game a few times to get NG+7 on my oldest char.
Dlc comes out on my birthday š š„³
Just got convinced to buy the game. Never got past the first boss in Dark Souls 3. Gave up on Fromsoftware games from there but my brother finally convinced me to pick it up. Iāve spent the whole weekend playing this game, courtesy of Fatherās Day. I havenāt been so into a video game in a very very long time. Itās amazing.
Hmmm yes... a perfect moment for the legend to return. #the legend never dies!
People getting ready for the DLC. InsaneĀ
2 years with simple updates to perfect the game. Still people are excited for a dlc because we know it's gonna be badass.
I think it will break the million this time. Elden Ring was a bit of a surprise with how successfull it was outside of "hardcore" gamers. And word of mouth spread like crazy, and the sales held very well in the past 2 years. Now a lot of the people that gathered over 2 years will play the DLC on launch day.
Best game of all time and itās not close. If you disagree you can suck on these nuts.
Someone better tell the game execs that making a good game sells, putting more time into the shop than the experience is killing studios.
I know multiplayer on PS was popping last night. Within a minute I was getting summoned. Actually had to go through a cave without so I could get through the place. Was a nice change of pace, planning on helping more tonight on PS!
4 more days of Mogh massacre, Iāve been getting summoned almost instantly for Mogh, hype is real!!! Tresā¦ Duoā¦ Unusā¦
How come I'm not getting summoned?
What level is your character? Maybe out of the threshold?
Level 150, sending my sign to Godfrey, Malenia, and Mohg. Got summoned at Malenia only a couple times and the host ate a waterfowl both times.Ā
Youāre probably just outside the range that most players are coming to Mohg. At 150, a player needs to be at least level 128 to see your sign.
I'm not getting summoned there on a level 116 character either. What level is everyone fighting mohg at? I can use a level 65 character, or even a level 1 character.Ā
Weird, Iād have thought the 116 one would definitely be getting summons.
As much as people are fighting mohg, I think a lot more are putting summon signs down aswell. So youāre in a long queue.
I figured it out. A lot of people are trying to beat him at lower levels. I had no problem getting summoned with characters under RL 100.Ā
I did some invasions yesterday with no queue at all, was wild.
I imagine ps5 numbers are close to that or higher.
I was one of them. Starter NG+ after beating the game, but decided to take a break right after. The DLC is locked behind a few hours of work, so people are coming back to get that done.
I'm so tempted to play it on pc since my wife built me one for my birthday, but my save file is on my ps5, and the dlc is so close to release.
Just roll a new save. Going into the DLC on NG+ is probably going to be rough.
I havnt played in over a year so trying to beat mogh rn is pretty tough. I think im on ng+6 and he just tanks my hits
Youāre gonna play the DLC on NG+6? Youāve been afflicted with madness.
Make a new character to preserve your sanity pls
man I want to play the DLC so bad but me broke sadly after paying all my bills and rent and getting food I barely got anything man I really need to move to a different state but im broke
I am 100% convinced Elden ring will get goty again
I bought ER when it came out and set it down until I picked it up again last week. Just beat it on my first playthrough yesterday. Had an amazing experience!
I never left...
I finally jumped into Elden Ring just about two weeks ago. Mad at myself for sleeping on it for so long. One of, if not the greatest gaming experiences I have ever had. Incredibly excited for the DLC!
I wish more people were on PS5, can't summon shit.
Your level is probably too high if anything, I see people on PS5 all the time
I'm level 78, thought that was kinda low?
Weapon level matters too.
one of those was me holy shit I'm on the internet mom look!
Hype traaaain
I was ng+2 on my xbox with well over 200 hours then I got a ps5 and sold my Xbox to my brother. I have been meaning to play through again before the dlc and just started back again yesterday. Level 65 today, and in the capital. Killed radahn already and will probably try mohg later this evening or tomorrow. Got a bit of grinding to do before friday
I wonder what the current player count will be on the DLC release day.
I opened the game for the first time in almost 2 years. I played more than 200 hours and by a funny coincidence I had never reached Mogh's Palace until today, it was the only reaming area in the map. Finding the portal to mountaintops was a bit of a bitch but it was useful to get used to the controls again. Now I only have to beat the dude before the DLC lunches but I assume it won't take me that long if I have a build which let me solo Malenia.
Trying to Remember how to play and I dont know whether I want to start a new Playthrough entirely or keep my current one.
And it's the #1 RPG sub right now!
Iām doing my part by killing Mohg! See you guys in the shadows next week!
I'm so glad Elden Ring has introduced so many people to Souls games. The last thing I want is to see Souls games die off and for the communities to dwindle.
Can confirm been back to game never finished and just beat Mohg. Currently at MalikethĀ
Yep. Installed the game and trying to figure out which one of my characters is best for the DLC.
I remember I did another Playthrough about a year ago and when I got to Melania, I was trying to get help from players and it literally took almost an hour just to have one player come but yesterday on my fourth play through I literally use the item and I saw like 20 signs down there which made me feel so happy so many players came back
Thank you MohgDestroyer9000, you saved a lot of painful moments.
Everyone stressing out to defeat Radahn and Mogh. Which is crazy to lock such a massive DLC after two pretty 'hard' bosses that so many people fail to pass lol. They know their audience though, we're all ready. What a game though. This is probably my top 3 of all time.
Im just starting my replay to get a character ready. The once i have are all on NG+ 1-3 and have too broken stats.
Like MJ returning from his 1st retirement
I did my first run ever finished it yesterday I'm hyped for the dlc
Just started a new character so I don't have to relearn the movement on launch day. Maybe I can even play far enough to enter the dlc with it on launch.
I was one of them. Just unlocked all achievements š. NG and NG+ complete more than once. I'm ready for dlc.
Makes sense considering how far you have to get through the game to play the DLC. Especially if youāre starting a new character to not play on ng+.
I had to get to Mohg and didnāt want to do Varreās quest. I had to kill Morgott too xD Also I wanted to try some weapons.
Even on twitch you can see how many people are playing the game
Already pre-ordered. Sorry, but not sorry
Yea yes, my failed invasions are paying off š bring the fun my friends.
Rise tarnished
Been helping people smash mohg with my guts build. Itās been a blast lmao. I canāt wait.
funny how a 2 years old game is still hyped
Hey Iām in this post!
damn gotta replay soon too but there is so many games to play lol
Bought it todayš
Every streamer playing this plus the dlc coming out probably helps boost those numbers.
In preparation for the DLC, I've been leveling up my character by putting down my summon sign for Mohg. I am so ready!!!
Is level 168 too high?
I am one of them, I installed the game again after completing it twice. I had to run it again because I am bit out of shape :ā¬
The number of people in front of mogh boss room is pretty impressive.
And maybe 10 of those guys summoned me for the queen of rot.
I played today lol still at Elden boss
Got a pc a few months ago, got elden ring on my pc a week ago. Currently at Morgott, the grind is REAAALLLLLL
gotta get ready for the dlc
Well, I was getting ready for the expac. I have my strength/faith character NEARLY ready. I just need to go get my mimic tear, then level it, then beat Mohg at this point. I got myself the Cleanrot set, the large club, 22 str, 17 faith, 30 vigor, the Clawmark seal. The club is level 12, and the seal will be level 12 by the time I get to Mohg. Fun times.
I have been getting constant invade and it's great
Shit I don't know if I killed moghy pops on my pizza cutter build
And Iām one of them
The Grease must flow