Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets June Release Date and Epic New Trailer

FromSoftware has finally lifted the veil on its highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, confirming it will release on June 21, 2024. Alongside the announcement, a jaw-dropping new trailer dropped today, offering fans an in-depth look at the dark and mysterious expansion that builds on the base game’s haunting beauty and brutal challenge.

The three-minute trailer showcases a new, desolate land shrouded in mist and chaos, home to twisted monsters, dilapidated ruins, and looming bosses that ooze style and menace. Key moments include glimpses of colossal enemies that dwarf even Elden Ring’s famously massive foes, as well as eerie landscapes dyed in burnt gold and shadowy reds. The trailer sets the tone for what appears to be a mythic journey into the unknown, possibly tied to the enigmatic figure of Miquella, whose fate was only hinted at in the base game.

Shadow of the Erdtree promises to expand the narrative and gameplay for Elden Ring faithful, with FromSoftware teasing “a realm untouched by grace” where secrets and sorrow run deep. While specific plot details remain under wraps, early footage suggests a separate map with new legacy dungeons, weapons, and abilities set to challenge Tarnished veterans.

FromSoftware has confirmed that the DLC will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC as a paid expansion. Pre-orders are live now, with multiple editions including a $39.99 standard option and a Collector’s Edition priced at $89.99, which comes with an exclusive artbook and statue of the new character seen in the trailer.

Elden Ring swept Game of the Year awards in 2022, and expectations for Shadow of the Erdtree are sky-high. With a confirmed release date and our first real look at what’s to come, fans can begin counting the days until they return to the Lands Between — or perhaps somewhere even darker.