Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree Finally Gets Release Date and Explosive New Trailer

FromSoftware has finally pulled back the curtain on the most anticipated expansion of the year — *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree*. In a surprise announcement early this morning, the award-winning studio revealed both a jaw-dropping new trailer and an official release date: June 21, 2024. Fans of the 2022 Game of the Year now have just a few months to prepare for what looks like a haunting, expansive new chapter in the Lands Between.

The newly released trailer clocks in at just under three minutes, but it’s packed with cryptic lore, thunderous boss battles, and a sweeping display of never-before-seen landscapes. There’s a palpable sense of decay and ruin throughout the footage, suggesting a darker tone for the DLC. One shadowy figure — speculated by fans to be Miquella — looms large in the trailer’s closing shots, hinting at the central role this long-missing demigod may play.

Alongside the trailer, publisher Bandai Namco confirmed that *Shadow of the Erdtree* will be a paid expansion, available across all platforms where *Elden Ring* is sold, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can pre-order the DLC standalone or as part of a new *Elden Ring Complete Edition*, which bundles the base game and expansion.

While details on gameplay mechanics remain scarce, early glimpses show off new weapons, spell types, and what appear to be swift, aggressive enemy types previously unseen in the base game. The combat footage reveals encounters that demand even more mobility and timing — raising the bar for Soulsborne veterans looking for their next trial by fire.

Naturally, the community is already ablaze with speculation regarding the DLC’s story and timeline placement. FromSoftware has kept its cards close to the chest, but lore-savvy fans are combing through every frame of the trailer for clues.

With its release just over three months away, *Shadow of the Erdtree* is shaping up to be more than just additional content — it’s poised to redefine what *Elden Ring* is and where its mythos can go next. One thing’s for sure: come June, the flame of frenzy will burn brighter than ever.