Few games in recent years have had as much of an impact as Elden Ring. As part of FromSoftware's legendary stable of games, Elden Ring naturally generated plenty of buzz before it was even released. Despite the high expectations of fans, it still managed to deliver a breathtakingly impressive gaming experience with groundbreaking mechanics, visuals, and storytelling techniques.
Players were pleased when it was announced that the award-winning title would be getting a sizable expansion, and even though Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC doesn't have a release date yet, anticipation is already high. From adding new areas to explore to filling the already-packed game with new content, Shadow of the Erdtree promises to be a compelling addition to the base game. However, some gamers have a few unconventional ideas for how it could be improved, including honoring the fan-favorite player Let Me Solo Her.
The Legend Of Let Me Solo Her In Elden Ring
It's not often that a single player becomes an integral part of a game's cultural impact, but that's what happened with Let Me Solo Her. FromSoftware games are often notorious for their difficulty, and Elden Ring is no different. Gamers are expected to die again and again as they slowly learn how to deal with challenging enemies and near-impossible boss fights. For many, this is the draw of the games, as victory comes with an unparalleled sense of achievement. However, if players choose, they can have a little help with the more demanding boss fight by summoning NPCs or other gamers.
Let Me Solo Her started as one such player, dropping his summoning ring outside the door leading to the notoriously difficult boss battle with Malenia, Blade of Miquella. As his name suggests, Let Me Solo Her wasn't expecting gamers to help him defeat the boss, but was encouraging others to sit back and watch as he expertly dealt with the tough encounter. This unusual behavior combined with the memorable underwear, dual-wield katanas, and pot ensemble made Let Me Solo Her instantly iconic, and he quickly became a beloved member of the Elden Ring community.
Let Me Solo Her In Elden Ring's DLC
Let Me Solo Her soon developed a life of their own outside of Elden Ring, with fans using the memorable look as inspiration for cosplay, restaurants adding tributes to the player on their menus, and Bandai Namco even sending Let Me Solo Her a box of goodies including Melina's cape and a replica sword. For many, Let Me Solo Her was an integral part of the story of Elden Ring in the first year of its release, and it seems more than fitting for FromSoftware to honor him in some way in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. However, after the first initial announcement, things have been a little quiet on the Shadow of the Erdtree front.
This isn't exactly surprising, considering the sheer size of Elden Ring and the time it will probably take to craft a DLC even a fraction of the base game's size. A few details have emerged, like how the DLC will be single-player focused, alongside speculation that there will be up to 30 new bosses for players to fight and answers to mysteries that remain unresolved. However, one feature that fans have already been discussing is the possibility of adding Let Me Solo Her to the DLC in some way to properly immortalize his legacy. He could take the form of an AI summon to continue his role as a useful companion, or alternatively, he could feature as a mini-boss and become the type of character he worked so hard to protect his fellow players against. Either way, it would be a fitting commemoration of Let Me Solo Her's impact on the Elden Ring community.
Elden Ring is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.