Elden Ring's Director Teases Players With an Undiscovered Secret

may be Fromsoftware's most-played game, but that doesn't mean fans have managed to unearth all of its hidden treasures. While dedicated adventurers can take pride in their dedication to hunting down secrets, it would appear that some pots have yet to be upturned. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed as much, noting that while the majority of 's secrets have been found, there's at least one that's eluded the player base.

Speaking to IGN, Hidetaka Miyazaki hinted that despite the passion players have shown in learning about The Worlds Between, they've managed to miss something. "" the director said. Miyazaki didn't elaborate further, leading to rampant speculation among fans as to what could be left to discover.

«So, whether that’s up to user interpretation or up to just further investigation and playing, that’s something I’m looking forward to. I think it’s a question of when and not if, but there may be something small still missing.» — Hidetaka Miyazaki

The revelation that still contains undiscovered details comes on the heels of the announcement of , the game's highly-anticipated expansion. The DLC will add plenty of content to the base game, including an entirely new area that's roughly the size of Limgrave, one of the more sizable locations in, as well as new weapons, enemies, and boss encounters. Developer Fromsoftware hasn't gone into specifics regarding the setting, but Miyazaki has confirmed that one of the studio's longest-running traditions will be present in : poison swamps.

Released in 2022, earned overwhelmingly positive praise from critics and fans, many of whom highlighted its compelling open-world, level design, and combat. The game is riddled with secrets, including major chunks of content like hidden areas, weapons, and bosses. It's expected that will continue this trend but fans eager to further explore The Lands Between will need to wait for the expansion to release on June 20. Until then, it might be a good idea to leap back in the saddle and