For some fans it will seem like it was never going to happen, but as of now you can say the statement “Elden Ring is out this year” with absolute certainty. There’s been a closed beta test that let some lucky people check out the early parts of the game and get to grips with the horse-riding, combat, new enemies, and bosses, but a new ESRB rating has revealed a few further tidbits about the title ahead of launch.