"Eldon Far Ring" is still popular for several years after its release! More than 40% of players are addicted to it for a hundred hours
Even though several years have passed since its release, "Elden Ring" still maintains amazing vitality among the global player group. According to the latest data analysis of Alinea Analytics, among the 15.7 million "Eldon Farring" players on the Steam platform, 45% (about 7 million) of players (about 7 million) of game durations exceeded the 100-hour mark - this number has not yet been included in the large number of buyers who have tasted it after "Happy One", and their user stickiness is the industry benchmark.
In-depth data reveals a more amazing player ecology: 19.4% of players compete for 50 to 100 hours in the border area, and 2.1% of the hard-core group has achieved the "500-hour club" achievements. When we place these numbers in the characteristics of the game itself, their significance becomes increasingly prominent: as an open world epic known for its high difficulty, the Hidetaka Miyazaki team successfully built an immersive closed loop that players can't stop through three-dimensional level design, fragmented narrative woven exploration network, and challenging combat systems.
The exquisite balance of game design is revealed here - neither extending the game time by stacking content nor discouraging core audiences due to the difficulty curve. This ability to organically integrate hardcore mechanisms with open world freedom may be the key to "Eldon Marshal" breaking through the category ceiling and creating a miracle of millions of players to continue to invest. At a time when fast food games are prevalent, this work uses data to prove that carefully polished in-depth experience can always win the most sincere votes cast by players in time.