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That being said, while it may not have been the intended canon for the Soulsborne series to all be connected, there is a lot that can be learned about the strength of the themes that FromSoftware designs into its games and lore by tracing these links across games. Of course, as fans of the FromSoftware catalog and most recently Elden Ring might already be aware, the idea of connecting all the developer's titles is often seen as controversial. However, as is often the case with the developer's add-on content, Elden Ring's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will mean new lore for the Lands Between, and possibly solidify some connections between FromSoftware's latest titles and its various spiritual predecessors. Developer FromSoftware has a long history of including a series of self-referential items and characters across its roster of games, which has already continued into Elden Ring in a number of ways.

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