While FromSoftware's upcoming Elden Ring does bear much resemblance to the tried and true formula of the Dark Souls franchise, the new IP adds upon its predecessor's strong foundation, such as granting players a new horse mount to ride on while traversing the world. The well-designed and highly detailed environments of Sekiro or Dark Souls were anything but small, but the decision to add horseback riding in Elden Ring does hint at how vast players can expect this brand-new world to be.

Torrent, the name of the player's spectral steed in Elden Ring, is not readily available from the start of the game but is rather unlocked later after progressing in the tutorial area. However, it is recommended that players take their time, getting a feel for the world and the game's familiar yet novel mechanics before rushing to find their horse. Melina, one of the first characters the player meets, is the person who will provide the means for summoning Torrent.

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To unlock Torrent, the horse mount in Elden Ring, players must meet with Melina at Gatefront, one of the tutorial area's Sites of Grace. Along the way, players must find three other sites before arriving at Gatefront, such as Stranded Graveyard, The First Step, Church of Elleh, Groveside Cave. The Sites of Grace function similarly to the Bonfires in Dark Souls, small landmarks where players can rest and regenerate their HP.

How to Get The Horse Mount in Elden Ring

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Gatefront is located directly to the north of where players begin Elden Ring. After The First Step, the path will lead north, and players will discover the other locations along the way. Once the player reaches the Church of Elleh, they can be sure that their next stop will be Gatefront.

When players rest at Gatefront's Site of Grace, a cutscene will trigger, with Melina approaching the player and offering her services as a supportive Maiden. After a bit of dialogue, she will give players the Spectral Steed Whistle, the item that unlocks horseback riding in Elden Ring and summons Torrent. Open the inventory and add the whistle to the Hotbar for easy access.

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Elden Ring can be preordered for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC, and it is scheduled to be officially released on February 25, 2022.