9 Pointless Details In Elden Ring That'll Blow Your Mind

FromSoftware really did think of everything.

by Jess McDonell
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Elden Ring and its ever-deepening lore, mechanics, and expansive world, is dominating the lives of an awful lot of gamers right now.

Whether you’re a FromSoftware devotee who has played every Soulsbourne game end to end or a newbie to the studio’s brutal offerings, it’s undeniable how rich each title is. 2022 RPG Elden Ring is absolutely no exception. It’s packed to the brim with granular combat considerations, dense RPG mechanics, and lore tidbits that are extremely important to the overall narrative. For this list, though, we’re putting the spotlight on the mechanics, story elements, and features that Elden Ring could definitely have done without, but the fact that FromSoftware decided to include them anyway is exactly what we love about them.

Just how pointless you’ll find each of these entries depends on what you like out of your RPGs, but they’re all very cool additions in unique ways regardless.

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Jess has been a journalist and content creator in the games industry for over 15 years and has been WhatCulture's resident Australian import and sorry cop since 2020, upping the quotient of swearing and apologising in WhatCulture Gaming's annual blooper videos considerably. She previously worked at GameSpot for 10 years, most notably hosting GameSpot News in addition to E3 live shows, and PAX panels. She regularly livestreams a variety of games on her 'jessmcdonell' YouTube and Twitch channels and hosts the 'Do It On The Day' podcast. She has won awards for her news and feature work in gaming as well as an accolade for her comedic writing (likely an admin error). She can be found on X at @jessmcdonell and Instagram at @jessicamcdonell sharing her current videogame fixations, industry insights, and videos of her cat, Karma.