Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece. I haven't played any souls games previously, it is very different from other open‑world games I have played. Elden Ring doesn't impose any particular playstyle or route on you. You are completely free to do what you want to from the very start of the game. You can finish the main storyline and beat the final boss or you can explore the entire map without ever seeing the main bosses 10/10 would recommend.

and try the coop mod 10/10 and the convergence mod 10/10

Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece. I haven't played any souls games previously, it is very different from other open‑world games I have played. Elden Ring doesn't impose any particular playstyle or route on you. You are completely free to do what you want to from the very start of the game. You can finish the main storyline and beat the final boss or you can explore the entire map without ever seeing the main bosses 10/10 would recommend. and try the coop mod 10/10 and the convergence mod 10/10