George R.R. Martin Comments on Elden Ring TV/Movie Rumors

George R.R. Martin has commented on ongoing rumors of an Elden Ring television or movie adaptation, adding fuel to the fire about the possibility. A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin helped provide the worldbuilding for Elden Ring, although he wasn’t involved in the actual writing featured in the game.

With the recent release of the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the spotlight is firmly back on FromSoftware’s 2022 RPG. Gamers are reliving the satisfying frustration of attempting to beat Elden Ring‘s tough bosses all over again, which has led to a resurgence in the popularity of the game. Elden Ring‘s DLC is already a massive success, and naturally, rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of a movie or TV adaptation. It would be the first of FromSoftware’s Souls-likes to receive the treatment, but with a deep lore ripe for exploration, an Elden Ring adaptation would make sense.

In a post on his personal website, George R.R. Martin commented on the rumors of an Elden Ring TV or movie adaptation. On the surface, Martin’s comments aren’t exactly what fans might want to hear, claiming, “Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based on ELDEN RING… I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?” While this reads like a denial, it certainly seems like Martin is playing coy here, which only adds fuel to the fire of the Elden Ring adaptation rumors.

George R.R. Martin Speculates on Possible Elden Ring Adaptation

Historically, video game adaptations to film and TV have always struggled for critical success, which in turn has discouraged studios from attempting their own. However, recent efforts such as The Last of Us and Fallout have written the blueprint for success, proving that video games can be translated to the screen in a way that is both satisfying to watch and faithful to the source material. With the right talent at the helm, there’s no doubt that Elden Ring has the potential to join the list of the best TV shows and movies based on video games.

If a movie or TV adaptation does come to fruition, it very well could be the next fans see of the Elden Ring IP. FromSoftware is yet to reveal what is coming next from the studio, although more DLC for the game seems unlikely, even with the success of Shadow of the Erdtree. An Elden Ring sequel is certainly possible, but that’s just pure speculation. Only time will tell if the developer has big plans for the IP, whether that’s a game or on the big screen.

Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set in a world co-created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the influential Dark Souls video game series, and George R.R. Martin, the author of the best-selling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. This collaboration between two renowned creators has resulted in FromSoftware’s largest game to date, filled with danger and discovery at every turn. Hidetaka Miyazaki, president and game director of FromSoftware, has a history of directing highly acclaimed games in franchises such as Armored Core and Dark Souls.

Released

February 25, 2022

Multiplayer

Online Co-Op , Online Multiplayer

Engine

Proprietary

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

How Long To Beat

58 Hours

Metascore

96

Platforms That Support Crossplay

PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

PS Plus Availability

N/A

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