With Elden Ring being one of the most anticipated releases of 2022, fans are waiting to finally get their hands on a copy and begin playing. With Elden Ring's release date less than 2 weeks away, fans won't have to wait much longer to finally play the game.
Already, game stores all over the world are preparing for the game's release, such as one game store in the United Kingdom that has put out a statue of Malenia from Elden Ring. Along with store preparation, some content creators from YouTube and Twitch were allowed to play hours of the final version of the game, and with all of them giving positive reviews, the hype has continued to build.
News about the game has risen in accordance with its approaching release, with Elden Ring's PC system requirements leaking among other news. However, another event prompted further excitement from fans as game store employees took to Reddit to bring everyone big news: physical copies of Elden Ring had finally arrived in stores. Multiple posts on the site showed off the game's case as well as the steel books that come with the deluxe edition.
The news of physical copies arriving in local stores has Reddit users very excited; with the news that copies of the game are sitting potentially just a few blocks away, many users began to crack jokes about burglary and other shenanigans. One user said the community wants to know Balbright's location, as Balbright was a user who posted one of the photos. Other users congratulated Balbright on their will, saying that they would certainly take the physical copy and make their escape.
Much like the stress of a challenging Elden Ring boss fight, knowing that physical copies of the game are miles or potentially blocks away is going to wear away at fans. The anticipation for the game is staggering, with Elden Ring taking home most anticipated game awards the past two years, and on Steam the game is still the most wishlisted title on the site. Though only a small amount of time is left before the game releases, for many excited fans it may feel like an eternity.
In fans' defense, there is a lot to be excited about with the game; after a successful network test and plenty of information releases, fans have a solid picture of what the game is going to look and play like. Based on what is known about the game, Elden Ring might become the next big game comparable to other landmark releases.
Elden Ring releases February 25, 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
