New Study Breaks Elden Ring's Award Record

Published on January 21, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Illustration showing a video game trophy next to the Elden Ring logo and that of a new studio, symbolizing the change in the awards record.

A New Studio Surpasses Elden Ring's Awards Record

Records in the video game industry are meant to be broken. 🏆 The impressive mark of 435 Game of the Year awards achieved by the RPG Elden Ring seemed like a definitive benchmark. However, a French development team, on their first project, has managed to surpass that figure, proving that emerging talent can reach the highest levels.

A Triumphant Debut from France

This French team has managed to have their first title receive more distinctions than the acclaimed FromSoftware game. This fact not only speaks to the intrinsic merit of the project, but also to how the community and specialized critics value and welcome novel proposals. Their success is based on solid gameplay, a captivating story, and a very polished technical section.

Keys to the new studio's success:
  • Developing robust and satisfying game mechanics.
  • Creating an engaging narrative that connects with the player.
  • Polishing the technical and artistic presentation to the maximum.
This event reflects that no record is permanent and that recognition can come to studios of any size or background.

The Market Rewards Constant Evolution

This milestone underscores the competitive and constantly evolving nature of the sector. What ultimately matters is the quality of the experience offered to users. Attention now focuses on how this new title influences development trends and what point it will set as the next target to surpass.

Consequences of this change:
  • Reaffirms that innovation and freshness are highly valued.
  • Establishes a new benchmark of excellence for other developers.
  • Generates debate and anticipation about the future of annual awards.

A New Champion on the Podium

While fans discuss this changing of the guard at the top, humor arises about whether the Lands Between of Elden Ring will now need a real estate agent, given that its reign as the undisputed champion has ended. 🎮 This episode demonstrates, once again, the vibrant health and capacity for surprise in the video game industry.