An Elden Ring modder recently claimed to discover a secret seventh ending, but this discovery is actually an elaborate April Fool's joke. FromSoftware's open-world epic takes players on a grand journey to become the next Elden Lord, but each gamer's choices can result in wildly different adventures. Like previous soulslike titles, Elden Ring has multiple endings which are unlocked by taking specific actions during a playthrough.
Elden Ring's open-world layout results in constant new discoveries as players traverse The Lands Between. The game starts the Tarnished protagonist out in the lush land of Limgrave, presenting them with the clear task of collecting two Great Runes in order to become the new Elden Lord. However, exploration is a huge part of Elden Ring, and visiting new locations will quickly begin to unravel new paths for the player to follow. Non-player characters like Fia, Ranni the Witch and Dung Eater can all lead players down the path toward alternate endings, though all Elden Ring endings require the player to mend the shattered Elden Ring.
Popular Elden Ring YouTuber Garden of Eyes recently revealed a never-before-seen seventh ending to the game, but IGN reports that the ending is actually an April Fool's joke. Garden of Eyes' video appears to be a cutscene for an "Age Absolute" ending, which sees the player unexpectedly faced by a being known as the Five Fingers. IGN explains that the first half of the cutscene is the same as every other ending, while the imposing Five Fingers is merely a combination of the Two Fingers and Three Fingers already found in-game. The cutscene's voiceover is actually taken from unused game files, suggesting that the Age Absolute may have once been a real ending to Elden Ring.
While Garden of Eyes' latest discovery is a lighthearted April Fool's trick, the YouTuber is known for creating real Elden Ring content. For example, an Elden Ring Malenia and Radahn fight mod brings the history of The Lands Between to life by recreating the legendary clash between the two demigods. Lore details the duel between the Blade of Miquella and the Starscourge, which ended when Malenia used scarlet rot to devastate her enemy and the entire region of Caelid. Thanks to Garden of Eyes, fan can watch this epic battle play out in-game.
Many fans are desperate to discover hidden secrets in Elden Ring, but the supposed "Age Absolute" ending is sadly a mere prank. The cutscene clearly borrows from the game's other endings, and the bizarre Five Fingers is a combination of the Two Fingers and Three Fingers. This April Fool's joke from Garden of Eyes is impressive, but it has likely caused FromSoftware devotees go a bit hollow.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Sources: IGN, Garden of Eyes/YouTube