[Elden Ring] Is it not too late to start now? Volume including DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree” and why you should play it in 2026

Several years have passed since its release, and “ELDEN RING” has established itself as a “legendary game.”
Even now in 2026, the number of concurrent users on Steam remains at the top.
For those who are shying away because they think it’s difficult or don’t want to do it now.
Now is the time to passionately talk about why you should play this masterpiece.

You can enjoy it now that all the strategy information is available

At the time of release, there was no information available, and many players were disappointed by the unreasonable difficulty level.
But now there are perfect guides available on Strategy Wiki and YouTube.
“Where to get the strongest weapons”, “How to avoid stuck points”, “Managing NPC event flags”
If you follow these steps, even people who are not good at action will be able to clear the stage.
There’s no need to feel like “watching the strategy is spoiled”. This game is information warfare.

The volume of DLC is essentially “one new game”

The large-scale DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree” is more than just additional content.
New maps, new bosses, new weapon types (such as melee and reverse swords).
When combined with the main game, you can easily play for 150 to 200 hours before completing the game.
If you buy the main unit + DLC set on sale, the cost performance per hour is among the highest among all games.

MOD culture is mature

If you want to play the PC version, it is also fun to install MODs made by volunteers.
“MOD that makes cooperative play seamless”, “MOD that randomizes enemies”, or “MOD that eases difficulty”.
Even after clearing the vanilla (regular version), the environment has been created for you to continue playing the game indefinitely.

Summary: Achievement of death game

Explore the open world and fight to the death.
This perfect combination of the two is an experience you won’t find in any other game.
Even compared to the latest games of 2026, its shine has not faded at all.
Faded people, head to the land between.