Elden Ring Players Play A Lot Of Elden Ring, Analysis Suggests

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Summary

  • A high proportion of Elden Ring players have more than 100 hours played on Steam.
  • Elden Ring has a higher retention rate than Baldur’s Gate 3 and Diablo 4.
  • Elden Ring maintains a high concurrent player count over three years after release.

As a dedicated fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as the release date for Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near on May 30! Adding fuel to the fire is the recent news that Alex Garland will direct an A24-produced Elden Ring movie – it’s shaping up to be a truly unforgettable few weeks for FromSoftware enthusiasts like myself.

It’s not unexpected that Elden Ring continues to shine brightly, given its enduring popularity even though it was launched in 2022. Remarkably, FromSoftware’s RPG maintains a substantial level of engagement and a notable number of simultaneous players, more than three years after its release.

Based on a report by Alinea Analytics, approximately half (45%) of Elden Ring players on Steam have invested over 100 hours into the game. This high playtime indicates that compared to many other games where people may purchase but seldom play or quit early, Elden Ring has a remarkable level of player retention.

Engagement Monster

Approximately 15.7 million Steam users own Elden Ring, with around 7 million having invested more than 100 hours into the game. About 19.4% of players have between 50 and 100 hours under their belt, while a smaller 2.1% have surpassed the 500-hour mark.

The sizeable and challenging nature of Elden Ring contributes significantly to the extended gaming sessions experienced by its players. Remarkably, numerous gamers continue to immerse themselves in Elden Ring for more than a hundred hours, showcasing their determination and love for the game.

In simpler terms, this analysis report looks at how long players are sticking with Elden Ring, as well as similar role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Diablo 4, which require a significant amount of time investment.

Approximately one-third of Baldur’s Gate 3 and a quarter of Diablo 4 gamers have logged more than 100 hours into their respective games. However, neither can boast as high a figure as Elden Ring does.

In simpler terms, the mix of complexity and length in Elden Ring might be why it keeps players engaged for longer; compared to Baldur’s Gate 3 at lower difficulties, where some players finish one game and then quit, Elden Ring’s games last longer due to players dying more frequently, leading to a need for multiple attempts.

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2025-05-23 20:07