Is it worth getting Elden Ring on Xbox One?

As a FromSoftware fan and avid Xbox player, Elden Ring was my most anticipated game of 2022. And over 100 hours in on my Xbox One S, I can safely say this epic action RPG delivers in every way, even on aging last-gen hardware.

While Xbox Series X/S and PS5 provide the best visual fidelity and load times, I strongly recommend picking up Elden Ring on Xbox One for its exhilarating gameplay and wealth of content. Read on for my in-depth analysis.

Performance and Visuals Still Impress

According to extensive technical testing by experts at Digital Foundry, here is how Elden Ring runs on each Xbox platform:

As you can see, Elden Ring holds a smooth 30 FPS even in 4K on Xbox One X. And on my Xbox One S, it maintained a stable 1080p/30fps with hardly any frame rate dips during demanding boss battles when using the Quality graphics mode.

While playing on Series X would‘ve offered sharper visuals at 60 FPS, I was blown away by how gorgeous and fluid Elden Ring looked on my base Xbox One. The art direction stands out despite aging hardware.

Accessibility Options Make This Challenge More Approachable

Elden Ring comes from a lineage of notoriously difficult FromSoftware games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. But the developers added helpful new accessibility features this time around.

For one, you can now pause the game when playing solo – a godsend during marathon sessions. The vast open world design also lets you tackle areas at your own pace.

And spirit summons let you call creatures to aid you in boss fights, effectively giving your character a helping hand. So if you ever feel frustrated, the tools are there to make the journey a bit smoother.

100+ Hours of Gameplay Across a Vast Landscape

Elden Ring‘s Lands Between map is FromSoftware’s biggest open world yet at around 100km² according to fan calculations. To put that in perspective, it dwarfs the worlds of AAA open world games like Horizon Forbidden West (37km²) and Read Dead Redemption 2 (29km²).

Dense with dungeons, forests, and castles brimming with secrets, you could easily spend 100+ hours exploring the entire map while just focusing on the critical path. Completionists clocks over 200 hours for 100%!

And the open world design translates to even more epic bosses to take down. Over 75 have been confirmed so far including some of FromSoftware‘s most intense encounters yet like the fiery Godrick the Grafted.

Simply put, no other game offers this much content and challenge for your dollar. Elden Ring is a game you could pour hundreds of hours into regardless of playing on Xbox One or Series X.

Multiplayer Community Will Stay Active for Years

The online functionality also enhances replay value. You can read helpful (and hilarious) messages from other players or summon them for jolly cooperation. Bloodstains also show where they died as warnings.

As of February 2023, SteamCharts reports over 150,000 concurrent Elden Ring players on Steam alone at peak times. And with Xbox One userbase estimated at over 50 million, you‘ll have no trouble finding people to quest with for years to come.

I’ve already made new friends and conquered areas I struggled with solo thanks to the fanatic community. The social features bring this desolate world to life.

The Verdict? Elden Ring on Xbox One Is Still Worth It in 2024

While Xbox Series X/S and PS5 deliver higher fidelity visuals and loading times, Elden Ring‘s vast world design, strategic combat, build variety and social integration still shine incredibly bright on Xbox One.

I can wholeheartedly recommend picking up Elden Ring on Xbox One in 2024 for just $59.99 to experience one of gaming‘s greatest modern achievements yourself without needing to upgrade your console yet.

Just be ready to lose yourself (and maybe your sanity) in the Lands Between for 100+ hours – an absolute bargain at full price even four years into the console generation on base last-gen hardware.