TL;DR, Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between returned after a three-month hiatus that began after the January 19 chapter while creator Haruichi did research. Yen Press has licensed the series.

Quietly, the Lands Between turn again. The Elden Ring Distant Tales Between manga has resumed publication after a three-month break that followed its January 19 chapter. The series paused so creator Haruichi could conduct research, and the restart was confirmed by the manga’s official channels.

The return matters for readers tracking every corner of FromSoftware’s world and for English fans too, since Yen Press has licensed the series. With new pages back in motion, the short story collection resumes alongside steady Elden Ring game updates and expansions.

Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between resumes after three-month hiatus

Publication is back on track after a pause that began right after the January 19 chapter. The update, shared through the series’ official outlets, confirms the Elden Ring manga resumes with a new installment in Japan. Readers had waited roughly three months while the team stepped away to prepare the next entries.

The break was planned and kept to a compact window, then the latest chapter arrived to restart the run. The quick turnaround suggests the pipeline is active again, though no long-term schedule was announced. Fans following the release can pick up right where that January chapter left off.

Haruichi’s project is structured as short, self-contained episodes, which helps the momentum of a restart. With production rolling again, expect the usual focus on compact tales rather than long arcs. That format makes it easy to jump in as Distant Tales Between resumes serialization.

• Previous chapter date: January 19, per the publisher’s website update.
• Hiatus length: about three months while work paused for creator research.
• Status: manga hiatus ended and publication has restarted.
• Announcement source: the series’ official communications, including the publisher’s social accounts.
• Scope: short story format allows flexible pacing between installments.
• Tracking: watch the same site that posted the January chapter for the latest chapter drops.
• English audience: Yen Press holds the license and will share regional release details.

Why Haruichi paused Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between

The creator cited research as the reason for the pause. According to official messaging, the Haruichi Elden Ring manga stepped back so the author could study material and refine plans before continuing. That clear manga hiatus reason set expectations early, then the project resumed once that work wrapped.

Haruichi’s background supports that approach. The artist and writer has handled large licensed worlds before, including Star Wars: Visions and the Star Wars Leia, Princess of Alderaan manga series. With that track record, creator research between chapters aligns with a methodical style meant to keep tone and detail consistent.

• Stated cause: creator research to better inform upcoming chapters.
• Scope of the pause: limited to the period following the January 19 publication.
• No alternate reason shared beyond research in the official update.
• Format context: the series collects short stories, so precision in worldbuilding matters.
• Release cadence: the team resumed after the targeted research window closed.
• July 2024 milestone: Haruichi debuted an omnibus collection of short stories that anchors the project’s structure.

Where to read Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between and how it ties to the game

In Japan, new chapters appear on the same website that published the January 19 installment. For English readers, Yen Press Elden Ring manga licensing is confirmed, so regional format, schedule, and platforms will come via Yen Press announcements. Haruichi’s omnibus of short stories debuted in July 2024, giving the series a clear starting shelf for collected reading.

The manga’s return lands while the game remains active worldwide. FromSoftware released Elden Ring game DLC Shadow of the Erdtree in June 2024 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with five million copies sold in its first three days. A Nintendo Switch 2 version, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, is planned for 2026 after a delay from 2025, and it includes the expansion, new armor, and a fresh look for Torrent.

• Base game launched in February 2022 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
• Early momentum: 12 million units sold by March 2022, and it led U.S. sales for the 12 months ending April 2022.
• DLC platform list: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
• Switch 2 release: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition set for 2026, with added customization and DLC content.
• Creative roots: Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin crafted the game’s world.
• On the horizon: a live-action Hollywood film adaptation is slated for March 3, 2028.
• Practical tip: check the publisher’s website for chapter drops, then watch Yen Press for English release details.

Source: ANN