I think the prologue is the end / aftermath of that battle, but I haven't read it in a while either

This is the ultimate care package
Of ultimate destiny 🎶

A couple years ago this was the Nic Cage one on their front page, still my favourite

it already has, it's just not labeled "pause", but pulling up any of the menu explanation menus pauses the game (if You are not actively in PvP or coop)

although there is no button labeled "pause", next time go to into any menu and pull up the menu explanation, it pauses the game if You have no coop partner or invader present

I'm not sure if this is sarcasm but it already hase a pause feature

it already has a pause button, although it's not called that, but pulling up any of the menu explanation menus pauses the game (if You are not actively in PvP or coop)

there is a pause option, but it's a bit complicated
if You pull up any of the "menu explanation" menus, it pauses the game
there is a video about the discussion of pause in Souls games by @illusorywall.bsky.social if You are interested: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNHg...
(Elden Ring part from 11:46)