Spoilers are always an area of concern for FromSoftware fans, many of which love to go into each of the studio's new games with as little foreknowledge as possible. The mystique surrounding the Lands Between and its denizens is a primary force in propelling the player to leave the beaten path and organically discover hidden locations and treasures on their own. The narrative beats aren't as overt as in other games, but final areas and bosses are still incredibly impactful after the arduous journey players went through to get there.

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When people discuss the latter stages of FromSoftware games online, they're generally pretty good about keeping details a secret, but even the vague discussions can make others feel left out. Exploring Elden Ring's world makes it easier, but it's also just an incredibly fun way to spend time in the game. It's easy to spend dozens of hours in the Lands Between and hardly advance the main quest. As more people reach the end and excitedly allude to what they've seen, however, those who have been taking their time with the game may feel pressured to make some significant progress.

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Players who feel as though they're being left out of the pertinent discussions about Elden Ring's ending should that they are definitely not alone. There are thousands of other people still traipsing around Limgrave and Liurnia of the Lakes, especially since Elden Ring seems to be many's first FromSoftware game. If the first 30 hours of a save file have been spent contentedly ambling around the deadly countryside of the Lands Between, there's no reason to adopt a renewed focus on the main quest. Die hard FromSoftware fans like to go into these games blind because they only get one chance to discover everything for the first time.

Elden Ring's actual length was hidden before release in part because there was no way to gauge an average completion time for such a game. There were probably many people who were most interested in seeing the main story play out, and opted to explore most of the side content another time. Although there is likely an exciting climax waiting at the end of the game, Elden Ring is very much about the journey. FromSoftware's games have a reputation for their difficulty, but they let players tackle the challenges at their own pace, and that should be taken advantage of. The most important part is having fun, and if aimlessly wandering around in Elden Ring has been a joy so far, there's no reason to rush.

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