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[ChoosableOne]

I'm playing Elden Ring DLC atm. They've made another huge map, and I'm tired of running through empty areas for minutes while trying to see what's in the corners, placing dozens of markers on the map and going to each one like a postman. I can't figure out how strong I need to be for each area, and I don't like that the game leaves this up to me. Sometimes I feel too weak, sometimes I feel op. Don't get me wrong, this game is also great—the weapons, locations, and enemies are fantastic, the gameplay mechanics are excellent, and they've significantly improved the repetitive dungeons from the main game, but I think I can't handle such large maps anymore. I think I prefer the older Souls formula. I want a linear adventure like in the older Souls games. And preferably, it would be nice if it could be completed in 40 hours.

Judging by the sales, it looks like we'll see Elden Ring 2, but which one would you prefer to be made?

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[Gaiff]

Neither. That's enough dark medieval fantasy for a decade.

Ideally, I'd want them to tackle a setting they have never done like they did with Bloodborne. Maybe a From game based in the Aztec empire?

 

[Mister Wolf]

Bloodborne 2.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Neither. I'd prefer something that's more of a radical departure from what they normally do.

 

[winjer]

I have grown very tired of the open world games, including Elden Ring.
I would prefer an experience like DS3, with less filler.

 

[Punished Miku]

 

[Johnny Concrete]

If the next Dark Souls is a big open world filled to the brim with awesome content then sure by all means make Dark Souls 4.

 

[GrayChild]

Something brand new, with a more 19th century goth vibe. Or steampunk.

If I have to choose between ER2 and DS4, I'd say DS4. While Elden Ring is still one of my favorite games of all time, I prefer the smaller scale of their previous works.

 

[Pimpollo818]

Obviously Dark Souls 4. I disliked the decision to go for an overworld. Like the OP, I find most of it to be largely "I need to get through this to get to the actual hand crafted levels/dungeons."

Now if they made the open world ITSELF perilous to explore, then we're cooking, but they didn't deliver that with Elden Ring. If they made an overworld that felt dangerous like that of STALKER's, then we'd be talking. But like OP, I feel boredom creep in in the overworld, boredom never creeps in when I'm exploring an interior/ dungeon

 

[JMZ555]

Sekiro, Bloodborne, Demon/Dark, Elden.......

I'd be happy with not jumping straight into a a Elden ring 2 and would be ok with a Bloodborne 2.

But I'd love a mix of Sci-fi horror but doubt they will do that.

 

[Valt7786]

Combine Elden Ring and Bloodborne into something glorious.

 

[Antwix]

Voted Elden Ring cuz I like the lore better. Any and all would be welcomed though.

 

[Lux R7]

New ip, i would love a sea themed game this time.

 

[Badlucktroll]

Combine Elden Ring and Bloodborne into something glorious.

Eldenborne would be fucking wonderful

 

[Danjin44]

Either Sekiro 2 or Armored Core VI expansion.

 

[Moochi]

I want a new Tenchu with Sekiro mechanics.

 

[UltimaKilo]

They’ve beaten this horse to death, it’s time for such an awesome studio to try something radically different. New IP, hopefully.

 

[Spyxos]

Sekiro 2 und Bloodbourne 2.

 

[Holammer]

How about neither, same with Bloodborne or Sekiro (your poll has been found wanting!).
FROM should do a soulslike with a more positive vibe & setting for once. With towns and interesting NPCs. The copy/paste dying world and dark melancholy shtick is getting old. I want burly Dwarves and pretty Elves, busty innkeepers and guilds. Have the player being an isekai'd soul, perfect for a fish out of water narrative.

 

[Daneel Elijah]

Dark souls 4. Use the next gen consoles to the best, instead of being limited by the open world constraints. Focus on great levels and get the game faster, what more would you want?

 

[diffusionx]

Didn't they make Elden Ring, at least in part, because they wanted to expand the premise of Dark Souls? I doubt they're going back to be honest.

 

[Trogdor1123]

I really enjoy both of those and would be happy for either but I’d prefer a new Demons Souls or Kings Field.

 

[Hudo]

A NEW KING'S FIELD

 

[mayham2199]

I picked ER2 if I had to but honestly I'd prefer something knew. Definitely not Dark Souls 4 though I know that much. Even trying to play Demon Souls I turned it off because it just felt like more Dark Souls and after 3 I've had enough.

 

[Danjin44]

I really enjoy both of those and would be happy for either but I’d prefer a new Demons Souls or Kings Field.

We already got sequel/successor to that game and thats Dark Souls.....that game is literally follow up to Demon's Souls.

 

[Bernardougf]

Between the 2 choices definitely DS4 ... I simply dont get tired of the classic dark souls formula and even not so great games like Lords of the fallen feels better to me than Elden Ring ... I respect immensely all that From did with ER.. but i wont be buying ER2 ... Ill buy two copies of DS4 and donate one if they go back to classic souls.

Btw.. Sekiro 2 would be better.. lol

 

[Trogdor1123]

We already got sequel/successor to that game and thats Dark Souls.....that game is literally follow up to Demon's Souls.

Different world. I get the thought though. Successor for sure but not a sequel. I want the 6th archstone!

 

[Big Baller]

Ninja Blade 2

 

[Luipadre]

Sekiro 2

 

[Hrk69]

Sekiro 2 sounds about right

 

[Danjin44]

Different world. I get the thought though. Successor for sure but not a sequel. I want the 6th archstone!

But it just gonna be Dark Souls 4, they gonna put they improvements they did with Dark Souls series to "Demons Souls 2".

I dont think FROM interested going back to Demons Souls.

 

[Švejk]

Anything but ER 2. Game was big enough to account for 2 installments even before the dlc.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Would love to see a Sekiro 2

 

[YukiOnna]

I'm glad he put any chances of a sequel to bed. I don't think it needs a 2nd or 4th game.

Something new or Sekiro would be better, the latter has a legitimate hook for continuation after all.

 

[Trogdor1123]

But it just gonna be Dark Souls 4, they gonna put they improvements they did with Dark Souls series to "Demons Souls 2".

I dont think FROM interested going back to Demons Souls.

No, you are totally right, sadly.

I’d just like the “rest” of the story. It’s not happening though.

 

[bender]

Neither. I think the Souls series needs a break. I'm almost done with Shadow of the Erdtree and while I have a laundry list of niggles, the most damning thing about the game is that it fails to surprise me, and worse yet, it's so easy to predict what is going to happen next because all of FromSoftware's design tropes are getting a little long in the tooth.

 

[TropicanaTwista]

I'm in the minority on gaf but I HATE Elden ring. The open world/"exploration" completely ruins what makes the other souls games great. It's the worst FROM game by far and the only one I couldn't bring myself to finish. So if they go ER2, zero chance I ever play it.

I would be day 1 on Dark souls 4, Sekiro 2 or my most wanted BB2.

 

[Danjin44]

I'm glad he put any chances of a sequel to bed. I don't think it needs a 2nd or 4th game.

Something new or Sekiro would be better, the latter has a legitimate hook for continuation after all.

Yes that Return the Dragon ending is basically perfect set up for sequel.

 

[Raven117]

Neither. They are best with new IP that doesn’t feel beholden to how “the last one did it”

 

[Caio]

Elden Ring 2.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I prefer Elden Ring for the Ashes of War, so that.

 

[SantaC]

Dragon's Dogma 3

Sorry but number two was kinda meh

 

[Banjo64]

I’d rather see a DeS II than a DaS IV.

 

[Kurotri]

I love From's games as much as the next guy but Miyazaki really outdid himself with Elden Ring imo. I've had times where I was laying in bed but my mind was fucking racing about the game instead of trying to sleep. It's special. So imma have to go with ER 2.

 

[Bernardougf]

I'm in the minority on gaf but I HATE Elden ring. The open world/"exploration" completely ruins what makes the other souls games great. It's the worst FROM game by far and the only one I couldn't bring myself to finish. So if they go ER2, zero chance I ever play it.

I would be day 1 on Dark souls 4, Sekiro 2 or my most wanted BB2.

You are not alone my friend. There are dozens of us.. I say dozens!

 

[Griffon]

Neither.

Bloodborne and Sekiro are the superior soulslikes. We need more of that.

 

[Skifi28]

It makes no difference. They could have called Elden Ring Dark souls 4 and it would have been the exact same game.

 

[intbal]

 

[Spukc]

sorry but dark souls formula is done imo