A mobile version of Elden Ring is reportedly in development at Tencent, but don’t expect to see it on your smartphone for a long time.<\/p>\n
According to Reuters<\/a>, Tencent has been working on adapting the Souls-like for mobile devices but progress has been “slow” so far. It’s claimed that a few dozen people have been working on the prototype and that the project is inspired by Genshin Impact. Like its rival miHoYo’s popular title, Tencent is reportedly aiming to create a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.<\/p>\n It’s worth noting that Tencent owns a 16% stake in Elden Ring developer From Software, and Reuters reported that the company acquired the licensing rights for the game after it purchased a stake in it back in 2022. In related Elden Ring news, details on the PC and console game’s upcoming expansion Shadow of the Erdtree<\/a> have been slim ever since it was first revealed shortly after the game celebrated its first anniversary. A release date has yet to be revealed and time is running out to see if rumors of a February 2024 launch will turn out to be true<\/a>.<\/p>\n From Software parent company Kadokawa Corporation explained its plans in a financial report<\/a>, saying it is “pursuing the maximization of profit” by extending the life of Elden Ring IP through DLC releases. Elden Ring has been a critical and commercial success since it first launched. As of May 2023, 20.5 million copies have been sold worldwide, more than enough to give everyone in New York a copy to play<\/a>.<\/p>\n