Summary
A devoted fan’s reimaginedElden Ringwith a detailed pixel animation. FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed open-world action RPG has retained a sizable fanbase since its 2022 debut, and with the looming release of the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, many artists are finding new inspiration inElden Ring’s expansive world once again.
Elden Ringwas a true landmark title for developer FromSoftware, with players and critics alike amazed by the fruit of what was arguably the studio’s grandest project to date. One of the elements that contributed to its success was its many difficult and memorable enemies, many of whom were infamous among the player base for the grueling challenge they provided. This included bosses like Malenia, Starscourge Radahn, and Margit. These characters have inspired countless pieces of art from fans all over the world, and one user in particular has even redesignedElden Ringin a pixel art style.
Reddit user and artist Mr3sk posted their take on anElden Ringretro-style action game, which featured a pixel redesign of Maliketh, the Black Blade and theCrumbling Farum Azula legacy dungeon. Mr3sk included a praiseworthy level of detail in the piece, as can be seen in the way Maliketh’s armor gleams when his model breathes. The background of the artwork additionally features several eye-catching elements, such as the many dragons soaring beneath the clouds and the colossal remains of the ruined city floating all around the borders.
This also wasn’t the first time Mr3sk posted a piece of pixel art forElden Ringor FromSoftware’s other beloved titles. In the two years sinceElden Ring’s release, the user has uploaded several posts that included pixel illustrations featuring the Tarnished, Torrent, and Millicent. They also previously posted anadorable pixel animation forElden Ring’s Mohg, the Lord of Blood, which followed the same style as their piece on Maliketh.
Shadow of the Erdtree on the Horizon
With therelease of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLCfast approaching, excitement forElden Ring’s expansion is on the rise and longtime fans of the series are gearing up to return to the Lands Between. FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki previously teased that Shadow of the Erdtree will take place in an entirely new area separate from the base game’s overworld, and while it remains unclear how the DLC will shine a light on the game’s expansive lore, it’s almost certain the game’s dedicated players will be there to expand on the world with additional fan-made content.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
