Elden Ring and UFC's crossover: Hype or a disappointment?

In the realm of Tarnished and Lords, where every detail ignites fan theories, a live-action trailer took the community on a wild ride, blurring the lines between reality and the fantastical lands of Elden Ring.

A Champion's Trailer Without a Champion's Reward

The official Elden Ring accounts, much to the fans' surprise, showcased Israel Adesanya, a UFC champion, in an eye-catching yet perplexing trailer, aptly named "Sharper Than Their Swords." Merging the grit of UFC with the mystical Elden Ring seemed like an announcement prelude. Instead, it delivered an accolades showcase, leaving fans befuddled. The fan base, clad in "clown makeup," was tossed into a pit of confusion and dashed hopes, as many were anticipating a DLC reveal.

FromSoftware's Silence on DLC

Despite the insatiable appetite for Elden Ring content, FromSoftware maintains a shroud of mystery around any potential DLC. The fandom, feeding off breadcrumbs of previous FromSoftware patterns, expected a continuation of their latest success. But the reality was different. Even as the game’s universe remains rich with lore and secrets, the community's desire for expansion packs remains just that—a desire, unsated. "FromSoftware has never actually promised or even hinted at Elden Ring DLC," a fact that echoes louder with each fan's sigh.

The Elden Ring community, a legion as fierce and passionate as any in gaming, knows all too well the game's developer's MO: updates that come without much fanfare, focusing on balance and fixes rather than new, expansive content. Miyazaki’s move onto new horizons further casts a shadow of doubt on any significant additions, leaving the fandom in a limbo of wishful thinking.

As the leaves turn and we look back on the buzz that once was, the story of the Elden Ring DLC remains a tale of unfulfilled prophecies. The saga continues, not on the fields of the Lands Between but in the hearts and on the forums of its devoted knights, ever hopeful for the call to new adventures.

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