AnElden Ringplayer shared a piece of Maliketh fan art that looked as if it were a sketch fromBerserkmangaka Kentaro Miura.Elden Ringcreator Hidetaka Miyazaki has repeatedly showcased his fascination for other series in his works, with the FromSoftware director even hiding multiple references toBerserkthroughout his various games. Miura’s beloved manga series and Miyazaki’s personal love for dark fantasy have since inspired many artists, who have fallen in love with the grim yet beautiful aesthetics unique to both creators and sought to blend both franchises in tribute.
Since its release in 2022,Elden Ringhas cemented itself as one of the landmark titles in the modern video game industry, with fans and critics alike praising its vast open world, evolution of the Soulslike gameplay formula, and stellar art style. As with many popular works,Elden Ring’s widespread success led to a massive audience from around the world, who have continued to keep the game alive with fanmade content even two years after its debut. Now, with the impendingrelease of the Shadows of the ErdtreeDLC expansion, a flood of creative users are once again delving into the Lands Between for inspiration.
One such user posted aBerserk-inspiredElden Ringpiece for Maliketh, the Black Blade. Reddit user Prsy______ shared their pen art of the legendary boss on theElden Ringsubreddit, with the illustration showcasing Maliketh howling while wielding his iconic sword. The artwork was received with overwhelming praise by other users, who praised the piece for its detail and stark imagery of black and red on white. Several commenters additionally drew comparisons toBerserk, with one fan even stating that it wouldn’t look out of place on a cover for the beloved manga series.
Elden Ring Player Shares Berserk-Style Fan Art
Fans looking for moreBerserk-style fan artforElden Ringmight also be interested in Prsy______’s previous works. The artist has posted similar pen art for a variety of characters from the Lands Between, with pieces centering on several fan-favorites like Miquella and Blaidd. They’ve also shared illustrations for other iconic FromSoftware games and franchises, such asDark Souls,Bloodborne, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Berserk’s influence on Miyazaki and FromSoftwarevideo games as a whole has always been a source of fascination for fans of both video games and manga. Not only does it provide a glimpse into how art influences subsequent works, but it also provides commonality betweenElden Ringdevelopers and players alike, who were all left awestruck by the gritty yet fantastical world portrayed in Miura’s beloved manga series.
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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.
