Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Officially Confirmed for June 21

FromSoftware has officially confirmed that Elden Ring’s long-awaited DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, will launch on June 21, 2024. The announcement comes amidst months of speculation and fan anticipation, marking the return to The Lands Between with what promises to be a massive expansion to one of 2022’s most critically-acclaimed games.

Revealed via an official trailer released early this morning, *Shadow of the Erdtree* introduces a haunting new realm shrouded in mystery and steeped in the dark fantasy aesthetic that fans have come to expect from the studio. The trailer showcases eerie new landscapes, brutal-looking enemies, and glimpses of boss fights that already have players theorizing about lore connections and gameplay mechanics.

FromSoftware president and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki described the expansion as the studio’s “largest ever,” during a brief Q&A accompanying the reveal. “We wanted this to be a true continuation — not merely in size, but in the richness of story and challenge,” he said. According to Miyazaki, the DLC will be accessible to players who have progressed significantly through the base game, specifically after defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood, which sets the stage for the new narrative arc.

Players can expect new weapons, armor sets, magic incantations, and—most importantly—fresh boss encounters that push even veteran Tarnished to their limits. While full details remain under wraps, early looks suggest that players will traverse previously unreachable areas and perhaps uncover more about the enigmatic Miquella, a character heavily hinted at throughout the main game but never seen in person.

The expansion will be available across all platforms that Elden Ring originally launched on — PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Preorders for the DLC and a new collector’s edition featuring Miquella’s likeness in statue form are expected to go live later this week.

With *Shadow of the Erdtree*, FromSoftware is not just expanding the game, but also reigniting the community’s passion for exploration, lore-diving, and masochistic boss battles. June 21 can’t come soon enough for those seeking one more dance with death in The Lands Between.