Attempts by Rare to celebrate its ruby anniversary double as a tragic reminder of the state of the studio under Microsoft.

Elden Ring has snared a host of major GOTY awards since its release, including Game of the Year at the 26th annual DICE Awards, the 2023 New York Game Awards, and The Game Awards 2022.

Elden Ring's other bizarre secrets discovered so far include a pair of fancy underwear hidden away in the game files and a hidden wall that only opens after 50 hits.