Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Finally Gets Release Date and Gameplay Trailer

FromSoftware has finally pulled back the curtain on “Shadow of the Erdtree,” the highly anticipated DLC expansion for its critically acclaimed action RPG, Elden Ring. Revealed through a brand-new gameplay trailer and a confirmed release date, the news has fans of the Lands Between buzzing in anticipation.

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will officially launch on June 21, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The trailer, released this morning, showcases over three minutes of intense, cryptic footage that dives deep into the mysterious new realm players will explore. As expected from FromSoftware, the trailer is packed with foreboding atmospheres, towering monstrosities, and brief glimpses of powerful new weapons and magic — all underscored by the studio’s signature sense of dark fantasy.

The expansion appears to center around the enigmatic figure of Miquella, a character only hinted at in the base game. Players will seemingly step into a previously unseen region undiscovered by even the most dedicated Tarnished, hinting at new factions, lore revelations, and fresh narrative twists. Diehard fans have already begun dissecting each frame of the trailer, connecting the dots to theories that date back to Elden Ring’s 2022 release.

Gameplay-wise, “Shadow of the Erdtree” promises to introduce new enemies, bosses, weapon types, and character builds. FromSoftware has kept specific details under wraps, but the trailer teases larger battle arenas, expanded traversal options, and new NPC allies — all integral to the studio’s now-legendary formula of punishing yet rewarding gameplay.

This marks the first major content update for Elden Ring since its launch, which won Game of the Year in 2022 and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Given FromSoftware’s track record with notable DLCs such as Dark Souls III’s “The Ringed City” and Bloodborne’s “The Old Hunters,” expectations are sky-high.

With just four months to go, fans are already preparing for another plunge into the haunting, beautiful chaos of Elden Ring. Prepare to return to the Lands Between once more — only this time, the shadow looms deeper than ever.