A Huge Find After 400 Hours
If you’ve spent more than 400 hours playing a game, you might think you’ve seen it all. But Elden Ring has a way of humbling even the most experienced players. A player recently posted on Reddit that they had a mind-blowing realisation: you can favourite Sites of Grace.
These bright checkpoints are spread out around the game’s huge landscape. They help you:
- Level up
- Refill your health flasks
- Travel quickly
They are necessary for getting throughout the huge planet without having to walk for hours.
Favoriting Sites of Grace – Why It’s a Big Deal
| Feature | Impact |
|---|---|
| Favoriting Sites of Grace | Lets you pin important checkpoints for faster access |
| Result | Easier navigation across the massive world |
| The Catch | Elden Ring never tells you about this feature |
| Player Experience | Took 400 hours for one user to discover — both amusing and amazing |
FromSoftware’s design avoids direct tutorials, encouraging organic learning. So, discovering this hidden mechanic after so long led to a funny facepalm moment for the player and the entire community.
The Hidden Depths of Elden Ring
This isn’t the only secret Elden Ring has kept from players.
Other Overlooked Mechanics:
- You can reach the Roundtable Hold via a map shortcut
- Hidden stat boosts tied to armor combinations
- Obscure questline triggers based on player decisions
These details reward:
- Curiosity
- Effort
- Persistence
Every discovery feels like buried treasure in a world that thrives on mystery.
Why Elden Ring Never Gets Old
What makes Elden Ring endlessly playable is its refusal to hold your hand. You must:
- Engage actively with its world
- Piece together lore and systems
- Learn through trial and error
The Reward?
- Bosses feel more satisfying when conquered
- Mechanics feel earned rather than handed out
- Every “aha!” moment feels personal
The favoriting discovery is just one example of how deep and mysterious the game remains even three years after launch.
A Thriving Community
The Elden Ring community is a huge part of its enduring magic.
Community Highlights:
| Type of Player | What They Contribute |
|---|---|
| Speedrunners | Share boss shortcuts and glitch discoveries |
| Casual Players | Post heartwarming wins and amusing fails |
| Theorycrafters | Decode lore and hidden systems |
| Explorers | Uncover every last secret, even after 400+ hours |
Whether it’s a funny bug or a powerful strategy, these shared stories keep the Lands Between alive.
What’s New in 2025
FromSoftware isn’t slowing down either. At Nintendo Direct in April 2024, they confirmed:
Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Edition Name | Tarnished Edition |
| Expansion Included | Shadow of the Erdtree |
| New Classes | – Knight of Ides – Heavy Armoured Knight |
| Release Window | 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Good News for PC/Console | All new content will be free on existing platforms |
FromSoftware continues to honor its fans with meaningful, content-rich updates.
A Lesson in Discovery
This player’s 400-hour discovery reminds me of why I love Elden Ring is one of a kind.
Elden Ring doesn’t just give you a world to conquer. It teaches you how to live in that world, one secret at a time.
Why This Matters:
- The favourite system may seem small
- But it reflects FromSoftware’s philosophy: reward persistence and curiosity
Next time you open your map, zoom in a little closer. You might just find a hidden trick that changes everything.
What About You?
What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in Elden Ring?
Tell us your stories in the comments, and let’s celebrate the game that keeps us on our toes!
