Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Gets June Release Date, Story Trailer Teases Major Lore Revelations

After nearly two years of anticipation, FromSoftware has finally peeled back the curtain on Elden Ring’s first major DLC. “Shadow of the Erdtree” is set to launch on June 21, 2024, bringing with it a new realm, powerful enemies, and long-awaited answers to some of the Lands Between’s deepest mysteries.

Announced alongside a gripping new story trailer released early this morning, Shadow of the Erdtree promises to expand the world and lore of Elden Ring in significant ways. The trailer offers a tantalizing look at Miquella, the enigmatic demigod brother of Malenia, who appears to play a central role in the expansion. Fans familiar with Elden Ring’s more obscure story threads will recognize Miquella as a key figure whose fate was left deliberately ambiguous in the base game.

FromSoftware has confirmed that the DLC will introduce an all-new map separate from the main world, though still intricately tied to the Lands Between. The tone of the brief footage suggests a darker, more melancholic setting—fitting for a story that seems to explore themes of decay, legacy, and sacrifice.

The trailer also teases terrifying new foes, including a towering figure wrapped in golden tendrils and spectral warriors unlike anything seen before. While exact details on gameplay changes remain scarce, players can expect new weapons, spells, and armor sets tailored to the unique challenges of the DLC’s enemies and environments.

Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has remained tight-lipped about specific narrative beats, but in a short statement to press, he described Shadow of the Erdtree as “a journey into the unseen—a parallel to the original tale, yet essential to understanding its heart.”

With Elden Ring having won Game of the Year in 2022 and maintaining a passionate fanbase years later, expectations for this expansion are sky-high. If this trailer is any indication, FromSoftware is not merely adding content, but deepening the mythos of one of the most celebrated games of the decade.

Pre-orders for Shadow of the Erdtree are now live across all platforms. Elden Ring players—it’s almost time to return to the Lands Between.