‘Elden Ring’ is on Sale via the Xbox and PlayStation Store, Offering $18 Off its Price—Is It Worth It?

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 22 December 2022, 12:12 am

The famous critically-acclaimed game from Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin is now on sale, and this is one of the rare times that "Elden Ring" sees a price slash off its tag. The game is offering gamers a chance to own the game at a cheaper price, for the Xbox and PlayStation versions of it to play during the holidays.

'Elden Ring' is Now on Sale via the Xbox, PlayStation Store

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In a surprise sale for one of the most famous games of 2022, FromSoftware is now offering gamers a chance to grab the console version of "Elden Ring" with $18 off its price tag. The game is now selling for only $41.99 from its original price of $59.99. With the game's sale ending next year, January 7, for PlayStation, and 11 days to go for the Xbox.

It is unknown why "Elden Ring" is on sale now, but it is available at the same discounted price via the Xbox Store and the PlayStation Store.

This price is for the game's standard edition, but gamers can also opt for the "Elden Ring Deluxe Edition" which they can score for only $55.99.

Is it Worth it to Play 'Elden Ring?'

Gamers and critics have regarded "Elden Ring" as one of the best games of 2022, and it is deserving of quite praise because of what it delivered earlier this year. From George R.R. Martin's writing to Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoftware's development and direction, the game is a modern masterpiece to its genre and offers.

FromSoftware's 'Elden Ring'

"Elden Ring" was released earlier this year, and it is one sophisticated game that puts players in a tough spot to clear every level and finish the game's story. The game is designed this way, one that centers on challenges that are difficult to beat, and its default mode already centers on a hard difficulty that has been turned up to 11.

Still, it is a joy for players when it is released, something that will provide a challenge to their gaming experience, as masterfully crafted by Japanese game developers.

Early reviews of the game regard it as an "almost perfect" release, one that captures all aspects of gaming that are requested in modern times.

It received massive praise from critics and fans of the game, especially those who highly enjoyed a similar title, "Dark Souls."

Indeed, George R.R. Martin and Miyazaki's game is a masterpiece, with a compelling story to take users in different ventures with their choice of characters, as well as breathtaking graphics to pair it. Now, gamers who still have not yet experienced this or played "Elden Ring" has a chance to get it, at its all-time low price this holiday.