A fan has completely recreated the Elden Ring in Excel

A Reddit user, brightyh360, recently shared an incredible project on the r/excel subreddit: a top-down version of Elden Ring, meticulously crafted within Microsoft Excel. This feat of programming prowess took approximately 40 hours – 20 hours dedicated to coding and another 20 to rigorous testing and debugging. The creator stated the accomplishment was well worth the extensive effort.

This impressive recreation boasts:

• A sprawling 90,000-cell map.
• Over 60 unique weapons.
• More than 50 different enemy types.
• A fully functional character and weapon upgrade system.
• Three distinct character classes (tank, mage, assassin), each with unique playstyles.
• 25+ armor sets to customize your character.
• Six non-player characters (NPCs) with engaging quests.
• Four different game endings to unlock.

While completely free to play, the game utilizes keyboard shortcuts for control: CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. Reddit moderators have verified the file's safety, but users are advised to exercise caution due to the extensive use of macros.

Interestingly, the game's Erdtree has drawn comparisons to a Christmas tree, particularly on Christmas Eve. Reddit user Independent-Design17 suggests the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, may have served as inspiration. They highlight the striking visual similarities between the in-game Small Erdtrees and the Nuytsia. Further parallels exist in the game's lore; the catacombs at the Erdtree's base represent the resting place of souls, mirroring the Aboriginal Australian culture's reverence for Nuytsia as a "spirit tree," its vibrant colors associated with the sunset and the journey of spirits, each flowering branch symbolizing a departed soul.