Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Confirmed for June With Explosive New Trailer

FromSoftware has officially ended months of speculation by unveiling the long-awaited release date for Elden Ring’s highly anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. In a new cinematic trailer dropped early today, the studio confirmed that the expansion will launch on June 21, 2024, across all platforms where Elden Ring is available.

The trailer, rich with cryptic symbolism and haunting imagery, offers fans a glimpse into the darker and more mysterious corners of The Lands Between. Although gameplay footage remains scarce, the new trailer teases a story steeped in themes of decay, rebirth, and divine betrayal. It also introduces several new characters, including what appears to be a fallen deity and a cloaked figure wielding an unknown artifact — sparking immediate speculation across fan forums.

Shadow of the Erdtree is the first major expansion for Elden Ring since its release in 2022, and expectations are running high. FromSoftware promises new regions, never-before-seen bosses, expanded lore, and a host of new weapons and mechanics to challenge even the hardiest Tarnished veteran. The developer has kept details tightly under wraps, but promotional material hints at long-awaited answers regarding Miquella, one of the original game’s most enigmatic characters.

In a press release, Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Elden Ring, described Shadow of the Erdtree as “an evolutionary step in our storytelling ambitions” that will take players “beyond the Erdtree’s shadow to confront the forgotten truths that shaped this world.”

Pre-orders for Shadow of the Erdtree are now live, with multiple editions available, including a Collector’s Edition featuring an art book, map, and a detailed statue of the new antagonist shrouded in mystery.

Fans have been eagerly combing through the trailer frame by frame for hidden meanings — a ritual now commonplace for any FromSoftware release. With just four months remaining until launch, the countdown has officially begun. For those still wandering The Lands Between or hungry for more lore, it’s time to sharpen your blades and howl at the Erdtree’s shadow — the next chapter in Elden Ring’s brutal epic is nearly here.