As anticipation builds for the upcoming Game Awards ceremony, fans eagerly awaiting a glimpse into the world of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will have to extend their patience further, as the highly-anticipated Elden Ring anime series, which dropped a tantalizing teaser earlier this year, remains in limbo.
A fan-made Elden Ring anime project, spearheaded by YouTuber Steins Gate, has recently received an update video revealing a revised release window of next year for a “full production” launch. When the first accurate teaser for this mission emerged in July, the Forlornsoft fanbase was understandably abuzz with excitement.
The latest teaser, which will be available to view, presents a “director’s cut” of the original preliminary trailer from earlier this year, showcasing enhanced visuals and results for characters such as Malenia, Mogh, and Miquella. For added clarity, there is a useful side-by-side comparison at the beginning of the video that facilitates a clear distinction between the two options if you’re having trouble identifying the key differences.
New Japanese, French, and Brazilian voiceovers join existing dubs for the trailer, alongside a revised summer 2025 release target, replacing the initially cited autumn 2024 window announced in the initial teaser last July. At the beginning of the video, Stein’s Alter alludes to this fresh development, remarking that “it was kind of a tough call for me to stomach.”
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“Despite our hectic schedules, we’re committed to refining every detail, ensuring the animations are nothing short of exceptional. This teaser is merely a work in progress, a glimpse into the masterclass quality we bring to every project – a testament to the expertise behind us and the studio’s unwavering dedication to excellence.”
Our initial outline suggested something distinct from this teaser, which was intentionally designed to foreshadow our upcoming anime project celebrating Elden Ring, launching this fall. The estimated time for ultimate manufacturing is around five minutes, a feat that would require significant advancements to achieve. Despite being a rough cut, this early concept demonstrates the level of expertise that has gone into its development. The highly anticipated production is slated for a summer 2025 release, with an estimated runtime of over five minutes, boasting a lavish sakuga presentation to commemorate the sport.
Despite previous announcements, Stein’s Altar has officially confirmed to VG247 that the mission’s launch has been pushed back to summer 2025.
The scope of the mission expanded beyond my initial expectations, so I needed to adjust to accommodate the group’s schedule.
Reports suggest that Sony is engaged in discussions to potentially acquire a majority stake in FromSoftware’s current owner, Kadokawa Company, amid ongoing Elden Ring hype.
