Summary
Elden Ring’s new DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, is really, really difficult. So, if you’re currently struggling to get through the first few bosses, you might want to stop reading now. Okay, here it goes - a streamer is beating Shadow of the Erdtree with her “mind”.
Using a device that can convert brain activity into game inputs,Twitchstreamer Perrikaryal was able to beat the first two bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree. She also uses eye-tracking software to make the playthrough possible, adding to the level of focus required to beat the bosses.
No-Hands Elden Ring Player Beats Shadow Of The Edtree Bosses
If the clip above has left you, understandably, wondering how the hell this is even possible, Perri does havea videoexplaining the setup. Basically, she has a controller that lets her use electroencephalography - or EEG, a record of brain activity - in games. The controller allows her to record her brain activity when she thinks about different things (like pushing a cube or spinning a plate) and then assigns the resulting pattern to a particular button input. Coupling this with head and eye tracking software, Perri says she’s been able to play through games without a traditional controller.
This isn’t the first time she’s put her skills to the test in Elden Ring. Shepreviously beat the base game’s final boss with this “mind controller”, and it looks like she could pull off the same feat in the DLC.
Meanwhile, Shadow of the Erdtree is beinghit with negative reviews on Steam due to its difficulty. At the time of writing, it has mixed reviews, with some complaining about the design of the bosses this time around. Others have complained about the DLC’s performance on the platform, even when they’ve been unable to run the base game just fine.
