Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Trailer Reveals Release Date
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At long last, the trailer for Elden Rings DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is here. The DLC expansion has been in the works for at least a year and was announced last year. After a year of secrecy, barring a few Steam database leaks, we finally have an idea of what the DLC will hold for returning players.
The three-minute gameplay trailer shows plenty of new locales, enemies, and weapons for players to master. It’s easy to see how this is From Software’s biggest expansion yet.
Check out the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree below:
Surprisingly, the DLC will not be exclusive to the current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. It looks like From Software still wants to support players on last-gen consoles, which might hold back the technical ambitions of the DLC.
The original game was a cross-gen title, with some severe performance issues on current-gen consoles. Players found an ingenious way to circumvent this by playing the PS4 version of the game on PS5, which resulted in a rock-solid 60fps experience. The game has since received numerous updates, including ray-traced shadows on PC and current-gen consoles.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date & Editions
You won't have to wait long to play Shadow of the Erdtree, as it will be released on June 21, 2024. The news was previously leaked by Dealab’s billbil-kun. The DLC will be priced at $39.99 and, like any expansion, will require you to own the base game.
The DLC will arrive along with new editions of the game, which are as follows:
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Edition - $79.99
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Deluxe Edition - $99.99
Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Collector's Edition
The Deluxe Edition will include the following items:
ELDEN RING Full Game
Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
ELDEN RING Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack
ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Artbook & Soundtrack
Those who pre-order the DLC will get a bonus "Ring of Miquella" in-game gesture.
Elden Ring was released back in February 2022 to critical acclaim, selling over 20 million copies and winning the Game of the Year award at TGA that year. Developer From Software’s next title, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon also released to positive reception. While the announcement of the DLC is good news for Souls fans, many are still looking forward to From Software’s next title.
Here is the official description of the expansion:
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.
Elden Ring is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
