A PlayStation Plus game touted as an alternative to Elden Ring has rolled out a significant update that includes an unexpected musical feature, according to GAMINGbible. However, the report doesn’t reveal the game’s name or provide patch notes, leaving those details unconfirmed for now.
The headline makes three statements: the game is accessible through PlayStation Plus, it’s compared to FromSoftware’s open-world RPG, and the update is considerable. A second GAMINGbible report echoes the same headline but adds no new information. We won’t speculate on the title or the update’s specifics until we see confirmation from the developer’s patch notes or a PlayStation Blog post.
This comparison is crucial because of the standard set by Elden Ring. Released on February 25, 2022, it boasts a Metacritic score of 95 and has received 93% positive reviews on Steam from 574,006 players. Any game that compares itself to Elden Ring faces the challenge of measuring up to those impressive numbers.
Elden Ring continues to attract players. At the time of writing, Steam reported 14,036 concurrent players, more than three years after its launch. Competitors aiming for the same audience are pursuing a player base that remains engaged.
In our earlier coverage of the PS Plus Elden Ring Rival Targets a FromSoftware Pain Point article, we explored how similar games position themselves against FromSoftware’s design elements. The recent update with a musical twist indicates that the developer is also trying to stand out through presentation, not just difficulty and structure. This interpretation is an assumption, not a confirmed design objective.
By The Numbers
| Release date | 2022-02-25 |
| Metacritic score | 95 |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (574,006 reviews) |
| Current Steam players | 14,036 |
| Steam price | $59.99 |
Community Pulse
We haven’t received any player feedback on the new update yet. The sentiment data we have focuses on Elden Ring itself, which is generally positive across ten signals. One Steam reviewer, with over 70 hours logged, stated that for “roughly 75–80%” of their playtime, “Elden Ring was a 10/10 experience,” but they still noted a “serious caveat” in their recommendation. This blend of praise and caution sets the benchmark any competitor must meet.
What To Watch
- Official patch notes: These should clarify the game’s title, the update’s size, and how the musical element works.
- Player count movement: An increase on Steam or PlayStation charts post-update would indicate whether the patch successfully draws players back.
- Early reviews: Recent review scores will reveal whether players assess the game on its own merits or compare it to Elden Ring.
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb covers esports, competitive gaming, and community stories for Explosion.com. A former semi-professional Counter-Strike player, Marcus transitioned to journalism 5 years ago and has since covered major tournaments including The International, League of Legends Worlds, and the Valorant Champions Tour. He brings a player's perspective to competitive gaming coverage and is known for his data-driven analysis of player performance and meta shifts.
