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AnElden Ringfan has picturized what an American version of The Lands Between would look like, and it has left the community in stitches. TheElden Ringcommunity never fails to surprise with its creativity, and this marks yet another instance of a fan using the game as a medium to showcase their artistry.
While theElden Ringcommunity has been pretty lively ever since the game’s launch, the past few weeks have witnessed another surge in activity thanks to theShadow of the Erdtree DLC. A large number of players are replaying the game once again to prepare for the release of the expansion, and amid that,some are even coming across secrets inElden Ringthat they had missed on their earlier playthroughs. As the community eagerly waits for the new region, The Land of Shadow, to be released, a creative fan has given The Lands Between a modernized look.
In a post on theElden Ringsubreddit, user skibagpumpgod showcases their illustration of an American version of The Lands Between. The picture features a landscape that resembles the terrain of theLimgrave region inElden Ringclosely, but there’s a twist: instead of the game’s impressive flora and fauna, the area is filled with freeways and cars, mimicking the aesthetic of American cities.
Americanized Lands Between Leaves Elden Ring Fans In Splits
The meticulousness of the artwork is quite commendable, with several hoardings of popular brands featuring along the freeways. There is also a Walmart and McDonald’s, along with an overpopulated parking lot. Perhaps the most intricate of all is a replica of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which blends in seamlessly with the rest of the terrain. What makes it even more impressive is that the player also added aerial elements, with an airship and several fighter jets occupying the skies.
Over on Reddit, fans are having a field day at the peculiar illustration, with many playing along with the humorous tone of the artwork. In a clever display of wordplay, a user came up with the name Marika for the post, intertwining one of the game’s most pivotal characters with a subtle nod to the theme of the art. Others are already taking the idea forward by drawing parallels between several other aspects, such as theGrand Lifts inElden Ringand the elevators in Willis Tower.
One of the most hilarious comments questions whether runes will be taxable by the IRS, and players are already suggesting ways to defer their “rune taxes.” Amid all thespeculation regardingElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, this brilliant piece of art seems to be a nice change of pace for the community.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
