The highly anticipated debut trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign has unveiled an intriguing boss that fans speculate could be a reimagining of a previously cut adversary from Bloodborne. This character, referred to as the Great One Beast, was initially integrated into Bloodborne’s programming but ultimately never made its official appearance in the game.
Since its launch, Elden Ring has been noted for its remarkable reuse of content, drawing various elements from previous titles developed by FromSoftware. Two years post-release, players are still discovering how many characters and monsters, such as the Omenkiller, echo the designs seen in Dark Souls—in this case, mimicking the Capra Demon.
The latest game, Elden Ring Nightreign, goes a step further by incorporating recognizable faces from the Dark Souls franchise, including the formidable Nameless King. Additionally, a new boss named Gladius resembles a Cerberus, demonstrating the ability to split into three separate entities, and is speculated to connect to the cut Bloodborne content.
Could Elden Ring Nightreign Revive Bloodborne’s Great One Beast?
Visual comparisons indicate that Gladius shares design traits with the Great One Beast, which has been unearthed by fans through data mining efforts, notably by the Omega Fantasy YouTube channel. The Great One Beast is depicted as a colossal demonic wolf, partially completed before being cut from the game. It was designed to have a unique combat mechanic where players could scorch its fur during confrontations—a feature that Gladius appears to lack, despite possessing fiery attributes.
The absence of the Great One Beast in the final version of Bloodborne could present an opportunity for its resurrection in Elden Ring Nightreign. Thus far, only enemies from Dark Souls have been confirmed for the new installment, potentially due to the publication rights of Bloodborne and Demon’s Souls being held by Sony.
However, the fact that the Great One Beast remained unused could classify it as fair game for repurposing. This rationale might explain why its design and animations could find new life within Elden Ring Nightreign.
As it stands, only a brief teaser of Gladius has emerged, leaving the gaming community in suspense until the official release of Elden Ring Nightreign in 2025. Once available on PC, fans will have the chance to delve into the code in search of hints that might reveal whether Gladius is indeed a reincarnation of the enigmatic beast from Yharnam—a location that still holds potential for exploration.
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