In a recent interview with Chinese outlet Gōuhuǒ yíngdì, famed game creator Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that he will not speculate on the playtime for the upcoming game Shadow of the Erdtree. This decision comes after Miyazaki faced backlash for underestimating the playtime for Elden Ring, which he had previously claimed would take around 30 hours to complete the main quest.
Miyazaki expressed his reluctance to give a specific playtime for Shadow of the Erdtree, stating, “For play time, I shouldn’t answer this question. For Elden Ring, in an interview I said it would take about 30 hours to complete the main game, but after launch, everyone told me I was lying and that it wasn’t nearly enough.” He emphasized that as developers, they are constantly playtesting and iterating on their games, making playtime estimates unreliable.
Furthermore, Miyazaki confirmed that Shadow of the Erdtree will be the first and last DLC for Elden Ring, suggesting that FromSoftware’s next project will be a completely new endeavor. Fans can expect the upcoming game to offer a fresh and unpredictable experience, void of any preconceived expectations regarding playtime.
As fans eagerly await the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, Miyazaki’s reluctance to provide a playtime estimate only adds to the mystery and excitement surrounding the highly anticipated game. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.