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Elden Ring vs Far Cry 5
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 27, 2018 |
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FromSoftware Inc. | Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Reflections |
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Bandai Namco Entertainment (International), FromSoftware (Japan) | Ubisoft |
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Action RPG, Open World, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter |
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Proprietary (FromSoftware's in-house engine, evolved from Dark Souls/Bloodborne) | Dunia Engine (Modified CryEngine) |
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Mature 17+ | Mature 17+ |
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4.8 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $59.99 |
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N/A | Players earn Perk Points by completing challenges, finding Perk Magazines, and completing Prepper Stashes. These points are spent on various Perks categorized into Survivalist, Renegade, Assassin, Prepper, and Leader, enhancing abilities like health, weapon handling, stealth, crafting, and companion effectiveness. |
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World & Level Design | |
Elden Ring features a massive open world, the Lands Between, composed of six major regions, each ruled by a Shardbearer demigod: Limgrave (temperate, introductory region), Liurnia of the Lakes (vast wetlands and magical academy), Caelid (scarlet rot-infested wasteland), Altus Plateau (golden, autumnal highlands leading to the capital), Mt. Gelmir (volcanic region home to Rykard), and Mountaintops of the Giants (snowy, desolate peaks). There are also extensive underground areas like Siofra River, Ainsel River, and Deeproot Depths, as well as Leyndell, Royal Capital. The world is seamlessly interconnected with numerous dungeons, caves, catacombs, castles, and points of interest. Map size is estimated to be very large, significantly exceeding previous FromSoftware titles (e.g., comparisons suggest around 70-80 sq km for the main overworld, with substantial underground areas adding to this). |
Hope County is divided into three main regions, each controlled by one of Joseph Seed's Heralds: Holland Valley (John Seed), Whiterock Mountains (Jacob Seed), and Henbane River (Faith Seed). Each region has its own distinct biome and feel. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
1. Cooperative Play: Players can summon up to two other players (phantoms) into their world to help with exploration, defeating enemies, and tackling bosses. Requires consumables like Furlcalling Finger Remedy. 2. Invasion (PvP): Players can invade other players' worlds as hostile Red Phantoms to engage in combat. 3. Duels: Players can summon others specifically for duels using red summon signs or participate in organized PvP in the Colosseums. 4. Hunter/Blue Sentinels: Players can be automatically summoned to help a host who has been invaded. |
Features two-player online cooperative mode for the main campaign. Far Cry Arcade allows players to create, share, and play solo, co-op, and PvP maps using assets from various Ubisoft titles. |
extension Editions & DLC | |
Available Editions | |
Available in Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition (digital artbook & soundtrack), Collector's Edition (Statue of Malenia, SteelBook, artbook, digital soundtrack), and Premium Collector's Edition (Collector's Edition content + 1:1 Malenia helmet replica). The 'Shadow of the Erdtree' expansion is a major paid DLC. |
Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Gold Editions. Deluxe included cosmetic packs. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (3 DLCs: Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, Dead Living Zombies) and Far Cry 3 Classic Edition. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
A major expansion, 'Shadow of the Erdtree,' is set to release in June 2024, promising a new large area, new story, bosses, weapons, and spells. The game has also received free updates including a Colosseum PvP mode and various balance patches. |
Season Pass included three distinct DLC expansions: 'Hours of Darkness' (Vietnam War setting), 'Lost on Mars' (sci-fi adventure on Mars), and 'Dead Living Zombies' (B-movie zombie scenarios). Far Cry Arcade received ongoing support with new assets. Live Events offered unique challenges and rewards. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Powered by FromSoftware's proprietary engine, Elden Ring presents a breathtaking and artistically stunning open world. It features diverse landscapes from lush forests and crumbling castles to fetid swamps and celestial realms. Known for its grand scale, intricate environmental details, imaginative enemy and boss designs, and atmospheric lighting. Ray tracing (shadows and ambient occlusion) was added post-launch on PC and current-gen consoles, enhancing visual depth. |
Utilizes the Dunia Engine to render the scenic and diverse environments of Montana, from forests and mountains to farmlands and rivers. Features dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Optional HD Texture Pack for PC. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Original score primarily composed by Yuka Kitamura, Tsukasa Saitoh, Shoi Miyazawa, Yoshimi Kudo, and Tai Tomisawa. Features epic orchestral themes for boss battles, melancholic ambient pieces for exploration, and ethereal choral music for significant locations. Sound design is crucial for combat cues (enemy attacks, parry windows) and creating atmosphere in the diverse biomes and dungeons. |
Original score composed by Dan Romer, featuring a mix of Americana, gospel, and licensed tracks. The cult's music, including original hymns, plays a significant role in the game's atmosphere. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Features a minimalistic HUD displaying health (red), FP (blue), and stamina (green) bars. Equipped items (weapons, spells, consumables) are shown in quick slots. A compass at the top of the screen aids navigation. Menus for inventory, equipment, stats, map, and system settings are accessible. Status effects and buffs are shown with icons. Sites of Grace act as checkpoints and hubs for leveling/upgrading. |
Standard first-person HUD displaying health, ammo, compass, objectives, and companion status. Menus for inventory, map, perks, and mission logs. |
Accessibility Options | |
Accessibility options are more limited compared to some modern AAA titles but include control remapping (extensive on PC), subtitle customization (size, background), options to disable camera auto-rotation, and some UI adjustments. The game's core difficulty remains a key design pillar, but Spirit Ashes and co-op can significantly aid players. |
Includes customizable controls, aim assist, difficulty settings, and various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names). |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6-8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended, NVMe preferred. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) / RX 5700 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30-45 FPS, Low/Medium Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended for better consistency. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is tight. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended (often listed as required). | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Medium.** layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (16GB beneficial for higher settings/resolutions and modern systems). Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-6700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i5 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5 5000 series+ are recommended for consistent performance with newer GPUs.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1060 Mobile (3GB/6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/3050 Ti Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will comfortably exceed these requirements for 1080p High/Ultra settings at high framerates (60 FPS+). An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile will provide an excellent 1080p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (720p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 720p at 30 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Modern entry-level laptop CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i3 11th gen+, AMD Ryzen 3 4000 series+) will exceed this. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 720p at 30 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern entry-level dedicated GPUs will be significantly better. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is minimum. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB) or equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-4210H / AMD A10-7800 equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M (2GB) / GTX 950M (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 M280X equivalent or better. **An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (even low TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile will easily surpass this for 1080p Low/Medium.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Max Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High/Max Preset (Optimized), Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: CPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Max. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High/Max. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM critical. RAM: 16GB RAM essential, 32GB beneficial. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) / RX 6800 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H/HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would provide a more consistent 1440p Max experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs suitable for 1440p. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance laptop GPUs for 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended. Storage: SSD recommended. HD textures require extra space and VRAM (4GB+ recommended). | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i7 11th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series+ are recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will provide excellent performance at 1440p High/Ultra settings (60 FPS+). An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile will deliver a very smooth 1440p Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~45-60 FPS, High/Max Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High/Max Preset (Optimized), Ray Tracing OFF) CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K/60FPS. CPU (Laptop): Absolute top-tier laptop CPUs. GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K, may require some setting tweaks for stable 60FPS. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM essential. RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series (e.g., 13980HX, 7945HX).** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better for 4K. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would be targeted for more comfortable native 4K high framerates.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (~30-60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset) (High/Ultra Preset) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K, GPU is primary factor. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K. For 60 FPS, GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2080 or better were typical at launch. GPU (Laptop): Estimated highest-end laptop GPUs (for the era) needed for 4K. Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer significantly better 4K performance. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can offer smoother experience on modern 4K systems. Storage: SSD required. HD textures require extra space and 6GB+ VRAM for 4K for best results. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent (or newer) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 64 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are recommended for 4K gaming.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 2080 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3080 Ti. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and higher (e.g., RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, RTX 4080/4090 Mobile) will comfortably run the game at 4K with High/Ultra settings, often achieving 60 FPS or more. An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile can achieve playable 4K at adjusted settings.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD. Additional for HD textures. |
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Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Size may increase with DLC like 'Shadow of the Erdtree'. Note: An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience, minimizing load times and improving asset streaming in the large open world. Type: SSD | Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Additional space for HD Texture Pack if installed. Note: SSD is strongly recommended for faster load times. Optional HD Texture Pack requires more space and VRAM. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required. | Spec: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 7 or newer is supported. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12_0) Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: DirectX 11 is required. |
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