Possible Leaked 'Elden Ring' Footage Circulates Online

It's been 3,000* years (or rather, 2 years), but there is finally some actual news on Elden Ring, FromSoftware's near-mythical upcoming project in collaboration with Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin.

Leaked footage of a gameplay trailer has begun circulating online, VGC confirms, suggesting that a reveal is coming soon. Though the leaked footage is choppy and appears to have been recorded with a camera that is also a potato, it's been enough to send FromSoftware fans into a frenzy, as the company has gone frustratingly silent since announcing Elden Ring at E3 2019.

While KnowYourMeme has been unable to find a copy of the leaked video, clips are being shared on social media.

#EldenRing pic.twitter.com/Sz0dnY9zGg

— Shpeshal Ed (@Shpeshal_Ed) March 1, 2021

This isn't from me, but I needed some way to share it elsewhere for those who care. #EldenRing pic.twitter.com/YxUNH9Fq2K

— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) March 1, 2021

VGC also reports that the game has been delayed due to the challenges of working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, so gamers should not expect a 2021 release for the game.

While the leaks are far less concrete an update than any FromSoftware fan would like, they do mark the first actual news on the title since that first announcement two years ago. Naturally, folks on Twitter had a blast lampooning the poor quality of the leaks with memes.

OK I found the leaked Elden Ring trailer. Be warned: it's a bit blurry pic.twitter.com/avo7o9Ns57

— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) March 1, 2021

Gamers: "We want Elden Ring footage!"Someone with a potato for a camera: pic.twitter.com/651ZL8GlAZ

— GAMINGbible (@gamingbible) March 1, 2021

"Oh yeah. This is going to be perfect for filming my Elden Ring leak" pic.twitter.com/3ydFBpP48h

— Emma Kent (@GoneEFK) March 1, 2021

going to drive myself insane by reading overreactions to that 7 second elden ring clip filmed on a cell phone from 2004

— 9 V O L T (@9_volt_) March 1, 2021

damn elden ring trailer looks sick pic.twitter.com/3ZnmGbgdym

— Albino (@AlbinoVEVO) March 1, 2021

It's possible, of course, that the leaks could be fake, but if not, a glorious day for Dark Souls fans may be soon upon us.