In a recent video release, renowned Elden Ring dataminer Sekiro Dubi has uncovered a treasure trove of alternate versions of the game's extensive underground areas. These newly revealed zones shed light on a previous iteration of Elden Ring that involved cataclysmic events altering the world map.

The vast underground regions, such as Siofra and Ainsel, have been praised as some of the most captivating aspects of the game. They present intricate side stories that delve into the civilizations of the Lands Between. Sekiro Dubi's video begins by showcasing an alternate version of the Deeproot Depths located beneath Leyndell, where Fia's quest reaches its conclusion in the final game.

Through the data accessed by Sekiro Dubi, a rough draft of the Deeproot Depths area on the world map was uncovered, along with a work-in-progress mesh that can still be activated and explored in-game. The alternate Deeproot area exhibits similarities to its final version but features a long chasm stretching to the northeast, culminating in an elevator leading to the Consecrated Snowfield, which serves as an endgame area.

It is speculated by Sekiro Dubi that this alternate connection between Deeproot Depths and the Snowfield could have been the original means of accessing the Snowfield. However, cut dialogue fragments suggest the possibility of the opposite scenario, with Deeproot Depths being discovered via an elevator from the surface.

Another fascinating find by the dataminer is an underground zone that ties into the cut cataclysm system previously discussed in a video released by Sekiro Dubi last year. FromSoftware had initially planned for more natural disasters, similar to the meteor strike after defeating Radahn, which would alter the world map and open up new areas.

The second work-in-progress underground zone corresponds to the location of Moghwyn Palace in the final game, situated beneath the Starscourge Radahn and across the chasm from the Siofra River. This deep, bowl-shaped structure features a twisting path along its sides leading to the bottom, potentially extending from a crater that would appear in Radahn's boss arena. It is speculated that this zone could have been linked to the boss Astel, who appears elsewhere in the game.

Sekiro Dubi suggests that Astel could have been the meteor that forms the cut Caelid crater, with players then descending to fight it as a boss at the bottom of this alternate Moghwyn Palace. This alternative scenario provides a more logical means of accessing Moghwyn than the portal teleportation method used in the final game.

While the final version of Moghwyn Palace may be frustrating to play through, it remains an intriguing mystery, first discovered while exploring Siofra early in the game, with its true significance only unveiled much later. Furthermore, Moghwyn Palace will serve as the gateway for players to access the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

The alternate Deeproot Depths and the cut content related to Merchant Kalé are also highlighted by Sekiro Dubi. The former presents a fascinating potential entry point for both Deeproot and the Snowfield, whereas the latter reveals a heart-wrenching full questline for Merchant Kalé, which remained unused in the final game.

Sekiro Dubi's diligent datamining efforts continue to enlighten players about the untapped potential and intriguing aspects of Elden Ring's development. These discoveries provide an alternative glimpse into the game's underground areas and the cataclysmic events that could have shaped its world. Fans eagerly await further revelations and the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which promises to expand upon the existing lore and gameplay experience.