Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Revealed, New Trailer Drops with Gameplay Teases

FromSoftware has officially given fans what they’ve been craving: the release date for Elden Ring’s long-awaited expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*. Set to launch on June 21, 2024, the DLC will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders live as of today. Alongside the announcement, a brand-new gameplay trailer offers an intense, breathtaking glimpse into what’s to come.

Clocking in at just under three minutes, the trailer showcases a haunting new realm steeped in shadow, with lush landscapes, eerie ruins, and grotesque enemies that feel right at home in FromSoftware’s signature blend of beauty and terror. Veteran players will be quick to notice cryptic narrative clues and unfamiliar NPCs, including a mysterious figure who may provide insight into the Erdtree’s darker secrets.

*Shadow of the Erdtree* appears to delve deeper into the lore surrounding Miquella, the enigmatic Empyrean whose role was only teased in the main game. Scenes from the trailer hint at new powers, weapons, and mounted combat abilities, as well as massive boss encounters that echo the scale and spectacle of battles like Malenia or Radahn. There’s also a fleeting glimpse of what seems to be a colossal flame-wreathed entity, setting the internet abuzz with speculation.

FromSoftware has confirmed the expansion will be a substantial addition to the base game, with new regions, extensive dungeon content, and storylines that “expand the boundaries of the Lands Between.” Players will need to complete specific late-game sections of *Elden Ring* to access the DLC, suggesting it’s geared toward more experienced Tarnished.

The news has sent shockwaves through the gaming community. Within hours of the announcement, social media was flooded with trailer reactions and lore breakdowns, while fans on Reddit are already dissecting every frame for secrets.

With just over three months until launch, anticipation for *Shadow of the Erdtree* has reached fever pitch. For now, fans can only prepare — both mentally and in-game — for the next grueling chapter in one of gaming’s most immersive dark fantasy worlds.