The surprising queerness of Elden Ring
Eurogamer explores the surprising queer themes present in FromSoftware’s acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring. Author Kelsey Raynor examines love, longing, and acceptance within The Lands Between, discovering unexpected queerness in a game not typically associated with queer representation. While Elden Ring is often discussed for its challenging boss fights, intricate questlines, and characters like the four-armed witch Ranni, Raynor highlights a different dimension of the experience that emerged during their first venture into the Soulslike genre. Though initially feeling displaced by the game’s difficulty and design, the author found deeper thematic resonance through the lens of queer culture. The piece is part of Eurogamer’s broader Pride Week coverage celebrating the intersection of queer gaming culture and video games as a medium for exploring identity and belonging.