Summary

  • A working sundial near Castle Ensis in Elden Ring DLC could solve the mystery of the multiple moons.
  • The sundial's moon phase markings suggest it may be linked to the game's lore surrounding multiple moons.
  • The discovery hints at a potential solution to Elden Ring's biggest mysteries, adding depth to the game's world.

An Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC fan has discovered a sundial right outside of Castle Ensis, which might finally provide answers to the mysteries surrounding the moons in the game. What makes the discovery even more notable is that the sundial is fully functional in the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, adding a neat detail to the game's immersive world.

Soulsborne games are well-known for their mysterious lore, and Elden Ring is no different. Fans have been hitting every wall and interacting with several NPCs to complete the jigsaw puzzle of Elden Ring's lore. The developers also stated that Elden Ring still has an undiscovered secret, even almost three years after its release, which speaks volumes about the game's depth. Meanwhile, one of the game's most confusing mysteries might finally be on the verge of getting solved.

In a new post on the Elden Ring subreddit, user Hype_rion reveals a brilliant detail that many fans might have missed. In the Ensis Moongazing Grounds, where players fight Rellana in the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, players can find a sundial. Now, this is not just decorative in nature, as the player notes that it is fully functional. In fact, one can even see the shadow it casts in the picture posted by the user. However, it is just not an ordinary sundial as it could hold the key to one of Elden Ring's many secrets.

Elden Ring's Moon Mystery Might Finally Get Solved

Considering how many crucial characters in the game draw their powers from the moon, it is an integral part of the Elden Ring lore. There are many moons in the game, such as the Full Moon which is associated with Rennala in Elden Ring, Rellana's Twin Moon, Ranni's Dark Moon, and so on. How these multiple moons are connected is one of the most mind-boggling mysteries in the game. While some players believe that all these represent different phases of the same moon, the most popular theory has been that there are multiple distinct moons in the game. Fans are now using the sundial to solve the mystery of multiple moons.

If players pay close attention to the sundial, they will notice that it doesn't have the typical hour markings. Instead, it has different phases of the moon, although it doesn't resemble a moondial, as those tend to look a bit different. Fans believe that this sundial might actually be used to determine the phase of the moon. This new detail possibly suggests that the game might have one moon after all, and could solve one of Elden Ring's biggest mysteries.

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Elden Ring
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RPG
Action
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
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Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
February 25, 2022
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. And BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.

George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Cross Save
no
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
RPG, Action
How Long To Beat
58 Hours
X|S Optimized
yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty