In Elden Ring there are many game endings that fans can influence and direct during a playthrough. One is considered very complicated and yet, according to statistics, it is the ending most achieved by players.
Which ending was the most popular in Elden Ring? There are a total of 6 endings in Elden Ring, of which 3 are tied to trophies or achievements. These are:
- Elden Lord – The normal ending
- Age of Stars – An alternative ending full of magic
- Lord of the Frenzied Flame – A chaotic ending
While many players believe that the normal ending is the winner in the race, they are mistaken. The Age of Stars, thus one of the more complicated and elaborate endings has won and enjoys the most completions. There is a good reason for this.
The most complicated ending in Elden Ring has lured many players
What makes Ranni’s ending so special? In the statistics from Steam and PlayStation, Ranni’s ending is the one most achieved by players:
- On Steam, it is 26.0% of all players
- On PlayStation, it is 23.7% of all players
However, this is not surprising, as Ranni’s quest is not only exciting but also rewarding compared to all other endings. It offers many armors, weapons, insights into the story, as well as a truly atmospheric ending.
The normal ending ranks second with 18.9% (on PlayStation) and 19.3% (on Steam). The 3rd place is held by the ending “Lord of the Frenzied Flame” which has only 13.8% (on PlayStation) and 13.2% (on Steam).
The fascinating aspect is that despite Ranni’s quest being so complicated and convoluted, it is preferred by players. Most of the time, players start in FromSoftware’s Souls games without prior knowledge and eventually reach the end.
The statistics thus show that many players have sat down and worked towards activating the Age of Stars before completing the ending.
How do the endings work in FromSoftware games? The endings in FromSoftware’s Souls games are different. The normal ending can be activated effortlessly on its own. Secret endings, however, require significant preparation, such as collecting a specific item that is only given by a specific NPC after defeating a certain boss.
This preparation involves much effort and requires prior knowledge of how to progress in these quests, as there is no quest journal in the world of Dark Souls or Elden Ring. You have only the dialogues and item descriptions from the NPCs you encounter on your journey.
Now to you, what do you think about Ranni’s ending being the most popular? Have you also aimed for and experienced this ending, or have you preferred to stick with the standard ending? Let us know in the comments!
