In a recent interview with The Guardian, FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki shared some intriguing insights. Despite admitting his struggles with video games, including his reliance on the Mimic Tear in Elden Ring, Miyazaki is open to the idea of adapting the game into other media formats, such as film or television. However, he acknowledges that neither he nor FromSoftware possesses the necessary expertise to bring such a project to life. “We’d need a strong partner to ensure trust and agreement on our vision, but the interest is certainly there,” Miyazaki explained.
Speculation is rife about who might undertake this ambitious task. Adding to the mystery, George R.R. Martin, renowned for his work on the Game of Thrones series and a contributor to Elden Ring’s lore, made a cryptic statement on his blog. “Oh, and about those rumors of a feature film or TV series based on Elden Ring… I have nothing to say,” Martin wrote. He humorously downplayed the speculation, while also mentioning his recent award for worldbuilding in the game.
While Elden Ring has yet to see a film or TV adaptation, it has inspired numerous mangas, offering diverse interpretations of its expansive story. The challenge of adapting such a narrative lies in its open-ended nature and the cryptic storytelling that defines the game. As one Reddit user pointed out, the essence of the game lies in its mysterious and non-linear narrative, which might be difficult to capture in a conventional film or TV format.
The upcoming DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, could potentially be FromSoftware’s final chapter in this universe. If so, future adaptations might serve as an exciting way to extend the narrative and explore new facets of this richly developed world.
