After a spectacular launch as one of the most anticipated DLC contents of recent years, Shadow of the Erdtree added all sorts of content and story to the game. However, some players argue that adding this expansion contradicts the Elden Ring lore.
According to fans, FromSoft should better review how they present certain characters and that Hidetaka Miyazaki should make several adjustments. Obviously, there are hardcore fans who argue that this isn’t true. One of the studio’s characteristics is that it typically doesn’t provide much depth to certain characters, except for placing specific texts on the game map.
Is Fromsoft Making Elden Ring Lore Contradictory?
FromSoftware has built an almost impeccable reputation, with various titles awarded as the best of the year on multiple occasions. It continues to add successes to its portfolio.
With the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, the studio managed to sell more than 25 million copies of Elden Ring. This expansion added all sorts of content to the base game, making its map bigger and adding a large amount of lore for the entire community eager to learn more.
Despite the game’s enormous success, a group of fans has identified several contradictions in the game’s narrative. Thanks to a post on Reddit, a user expressed their frustration with the game’s lore, claiming it was impossible to follow.
I think I’m done trying to figure out the lore…
byu/emmettflo inEldenRingLoreTalk
This led to a rather in-depth discussion in which users started talking about Miyazaki and FromSoftware‘s work. They described how they handle the overall story and add new characters that intertwine with the narrative.
The DLC Turned out Not to Be as Compatible With the Plot as Miyazaki Expected
The user who made the post discussed how, despite potential contradictions, one of the most complex aspects of this game is its ability to accommodate multiple interpretations of the same events. This is a specialty of the studio, which aims to provide a glimpse into each character’s journey and how they arrived at their current position.
At the same time, it does not offer a complete picture of what is happening, making the players themselves draw their own conclusions. There is a large group of players who say that in terms of content, a game as immense and gigantic as this will not be free of errors, but it is still quite consistent overall.
Users express that the studio and its popular director have generally done a solid job in presenting characters, their origins, and other aspects, with very few errors. Many say that the timelines themselves contradict each other.
With each new game the studio releases, the fan base grows exponentially, and more and more people join to see the great work they’ve done in terms of gameplay and narrative.
The community is now waiting to see what the next step of this development team will be, as well as what game they are currently working on. Despite the lack of details about this new project, rumors continue to circulate.
What are your thoughts on the lore? Is it truly contradictory? Let us know in the comments!
