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Elden Ring

A Role-playing (RPG) game by FromSoftware, released in 2022

97/100🟢Very Healthy🥇Proton GoldXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Nintendo Switch 2

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Elden Ring Download Size

The official download size for Elden Ring is 12 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.72 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

12GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.72USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

16 mins

Is Elden Ring Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟢Very Healthy
23.3KPlayers Online

There are currently 23,319 people playing Elden Ring, which is a very healthy population. You will find matches instantly.

Current Activity24h Peak: 28K
Estimated Match Wait: Very Fast (< 30s)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Elden Ring save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\EldenRing\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/EldenRing/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/EldenRing/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Elden Ring Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Elden Ring, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 1961 user configs ↗

Can I Run Elden Ring?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Elden Ring smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB or equivalent GPU. Plan for 12 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUINTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
  • 🧠
    RAM12 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB
  • 💾
    Storage60 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10/11
  • ⚡
    CPUINTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
  • 💾
    Storage60 GB available space
Download Size
12 GBSmall

How to Skip Elden Ring Intro Videos

Remove startup logos for faster game loading.

Delete or rename these files to skip the intro videos:

Target Directory
Copy
ELDEN RING/Game/movie/
Files to Remove
  • bandainamco_logo.bk2Delete
  • fromsoftware_logo.bk2Delete
Delete or rename the video files.

Elden Ring VR & Ultrawide Support

Display and immersion compatibility check.

VR Support

Mod Required

Requires Luke Ross UEVR or Praydog UEVR mod.

Third-person VR. Motion controls not supported.

Ultrawide (21:9)

Mod Required

Gameplay works at 21:9. Cutscenes are pillarboxed (black bars).

Requires Flawless Widescreen mod for gameplay.

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Is Elden Ring Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

97
Rated 97 out of 100
Must-Play Title10 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 10 critic reviews, Elden Ring is universally acclaimed as a genre-defining masterpiece. Scoring a 97/100, it is one of the highest-rated role-playing (rpg) games available, making it an essential purchase.

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