It seems like the entire gaming community is busy playingElden Ringand trying to unlock its many secrets. After all,Elden Ringis one of the highest-rated games of all time, matching the Metacritic score of games likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, andGrand Theft Auto V.Similar to theDark Soulsseries,Elden Ringplayers can communicate with each other by leaving messageson the ground. Users can leave helpful tips for other players, such as an ambush warning or the location of the next Site of Grace, but some players also use this feature to make jokes. Due to the cryptic nature of From Software’s games, these messages can sometimes prove to be invaluable in finding secrets. However, it seems like theElden Ringplayers in Japan are mistaking jokes left by the Western audience for helpful clues.RELATED:Elden Ring Bloodstain Reveals Ridiculous Way Multiple Players DiedUser ETC_only posts a Tweet in Japanese about finding tons of messages with the words “Fort, Night” inElden Ring. ETC_only spent a lot of time trying to find an event that supposedly takes place at a fort at night, and has now realized that it’s just a reference to the gameFortnite. The replies are filled with other players discussing their own experiences, with Yu2koSP wondering how the messages having the word “Grass” are transmitted to the English audience. According to a reply, it just means “lol” in English.
Users regain health if their messages are appraised by other players, but people will also give a good rating to jokes and memes. While exploring The Lands Between, players will often come across messages praising the beautiful vistas, or “I want to go home” when the user is stuck in a deep dungeon. They will also find the words “hidden path ahead” next to almost every wall, only to be faced with disappointment.TheElden Ringcommunity is just having funand the jokes are mainly present in the open world or safe locations. The more difficult areas ofElden Ringare filled with tips that will help users in progressing through the game.
Perhaps users will come across more such encounters asElden Ringcontinues to gain popularity. It looks to be a massive success for From Software and Bandai Namco and a sales report revealed thatElden Ringis the highest-selling title in the UK,other thanFIFAandCall of Duty, since 2018’sRed Dead Redemption 2.
Elden Ringis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
