The veil on FromSoftware?s collaboration with fantasy author George R.R. Martin was finally lifted during Microsoft?s E3 2019 press conference. Many of the rumors about a mystical-heavy action title were substantiated, and a title at long last received a proper reveal, alongside an announcement trailer. Despite the above bits of information, details about Elden Ring remains scarce. Thankfully, Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has shed some light on the project, specifically with regards to how Martin became involved with the game. In addition, Miyazaki addressed the question on everyone?s mind?What role does Martin play in Elden Rings? development"
In an E3 interview with Xbox Wire, Miyazaki spoke of how FromSoftware developers were able to get in contact with George R.R. Martin. According to Miyazaki, Executive Business Director Eiichi Nakajima, who facilitated the team?s first meeting with the author, did not anticipate a response. Miyazaki explained,
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