72-Year-Old Gamer Conquers Elden Ring and DLC at Highest Difficulty

In a remarkable display of skill and dedication, a 72-year-old gamer has achieved what many consider an extraordinary feat in the gaming world: completing both Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC on New Game Plus 7 (NG+7), the game’s highest difficulty setting.

The achievement was announced by Reddit user vuduthmb, who humorously claimed the title of oldest player to complete this challenge “until some other old fart steps forward.” The accomplishment required a total of eight complete playthroughs of the game, with each subsequent playthrough increasing in difficulty.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, is renowned for its challenging gameplay even on a standard playthrough. The NG+7 difficulty represents the game’s ultimate challenge, where enemies and bosses possess substantially increased health pools and deal significantly more damage to players.

The 72-year-old gamer acknowledged the support of the Elden Ring community, crediting fellow players for providing valuable tips and information that contributed to their success. This achievement was made even more notable given that Elden Ring is often considered one of FromSoftware’s most demanding titles.

This accomplishment serves as a powerful reminder that gaming transcends age barriers. While the gaming industry often focuses on younger demographics, achievements like this demonstrate that skill, persistence, and dedication know no age limits.

Elden Ring

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Developer: From Software

Release Date: 2022-02-25

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

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