Just in time for the upcoming story update, the cruel and beautiful world of Elden Ring will be adapted into a vertical-scrolling webcomic series.
According to Anime News Network, Japanese publisher Kadokawa is teaming up with developer From Software to turn the Elden Ring video game into a full-color manga series that will be available online, in print, and as an e-book. The comic will be illustrated by rising artist Hand Punch and will be available to read on the Tatesc Comics website. Elden Ring Become Lord will be released in Japan on March 9. Currently, an international release has not been confirmed.
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Kadokawa’s “Elden Ring – Become Lord” turns the role-playing game into a webcomic
Kadokawa shared a preview of Elden Ring Become Lord. The official description of the story reads: “An adventure story about The Tarnished seeking to become Lord Elden. The grand adventure of the action RPG ELDEN RING is now available in full-color comic book form. The story is about one of The Tarnished, guided by a blessing, to the Lands Between and begin his journey to become the next Old Lord. Along the way, Tarnished meets captivating characters, explores various dungeons, fights powerful bosses, etc.
Artist Hand Punch also commented on being a part of the Elden Ring universe. Hand Punch said: “We are honored to be assigned the task of adapting the comic of such a prestigious work, but at the same time, we also feel a great deal of responsibility and pressure.” “ELDEN RING is not just a game, it is also an art in itself. Although we poured our hearts into the creative process without reservation, we faced countless challenges along the way. However, just like this game taught us, we believe that the light will always exist and overcome and shine no matter how difficult the road is.”
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Following in the footsteps of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, From Software released Elden Ring, its first open-world project, in 2022 to critical and commercial acclaim. This dark fantasy action game is directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki and Yui Tanimura, with world-building by Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, a game update coming June 21, will take place in a completely different world from the original game but will remain true to the lore established by Martin.
Old ring
Once ruled by the immortal Queen Marika, keeper of the Ring of Elden, the Lands Between are now divided among many demigods. As the demigods fought for the ring, they created Shattering, giving each of them a shard. As the Tarnished One, it is up to the player to confront these demigods, collect shards of their Great Runes, repair the Elder Ring, and become the Elder Lord.
Platform(s). PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Released February 25, 2022
(Developers FromSoftware
Publisher(s). Bandai Namco Entertainment
(Types Action-adventure, RPG
Multiplayer Online collaboration
ESRB M
How long does it take to defeat? more than 44 hours
Source: Anime News Network