Is Elden Ring worth it if you have never played a Souls game?
Playze Staff · Jul 4, 2026
Elden Ring is famous for being hard, which scares off a lot of players who would actually love it. If you have never touched a Souls game, here is the honest guide to whether it is worth it — and yes, for most people, it is.
Why beginners can start here
Elden Ring is the most newcomer-friendly game FromSoftware has made. Because it is open-world, when a boss wall you, you can simply leave, explore, get stronger and come back. That freedom takes the sting out of the difficulty and makes progress feel fair rather than punishing.
What to expect
You will die — a lot — and that is the design, not a failure. Every death teaches you something, and the payoff when a wall finally falls is unmatched in games. The world is lonely, mysterious and told through atmosphere rather than cutscenes, which some love and some do not.
The verdict
If you enjoy a challenge and want a world that respects your curiosity, it is a masterpiece and one of the best-value big games out there. It also goes on sale more freely than most modern classics — check the all-time low on its game page. Want a gentler epic instead? See is Baldur's Gate 3 worth it.
