While Hidetaka Miyazaki says Elden Ring‘s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is designed to provide at least one character with a “conclusive endpoint”, it sounds like there should still be plenty of room for the development of fun fan theories.
As you’re probably aware if you’re reading this, FromSoftware is known for telling its tales in a fashion that often leaves players to put the pieces together, with Elden Ring and the nine million fan theories it’s spawned over the years being a prime example of why subtle storytelling can be incredibly effective. Which other game, after all, could leave fans speculating about the metaphysical implications of some curtains?
In response to being asked how FromSoft has approached crafting Shadow of the Erdtree’s ending and whether it’s aimed to leave things a little bit open with a view to doing more in the future during an interview with Gamespot, Miyazaki didn’t say too much, but did confirm that at least one character will get a proper payoff in the DLC.
