Elden Ring DLC Reveal Dominates Summer Game Fest with Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer and Release Date

In a show packed with world premieres and tantalizing teases, it was FromSoftware that stole the spotlight at this year’s Summer Game Fest. Fans finally got the long-awaited deep dive into *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree*, the massive expansion to 2022’s Game of the Year. The new cinematic and gameplay trailer capped off the event, delivering hype, lore, and the all-important release date: June 21, 2024.

The trailer opens with haunting visuals of a scorched battlefield drenched in golden light, reaffirming the game’s signature atmosphere of melancholy and grandeur. Miquella, a major figure shrouded in mystery in the base game, takes center stage—his narrative now poised to unfold fully in the expansion. Fans have long speculated about his fate, and the DLC seems ready to answer those lingering questions.

Gameplay snippets teased a slew of new features, including previously unseen environments—lush spectral forests, twisted ruins, and towering citadels. FromSoftware also revealed new enemy types and boss encounters, each oozing their trademark blend of grotesque beauty and punishing intensity. One standout moment was a duel against a flaming colossus wielding a blade the size of a house, hinting at the scale players can expect.

According to FromSoftware, *Shadow of the Erdtree* will be their “largest expansion ever,” promising over 30 hours of new content. Players will gain access to new weapons, magic types, and traversal options, adding fresh layers to the game’s already deep combat systems. The DLC will be accessible after defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood, making it a mid-to-late game endeavor for most Tarnished.

Reactions online were swift and glowing. Social media exploded with frame-by-frame trailer breakdowns, lore theories, and celebratory memes. Pre-orders for the Collector’s Edition—which includes a Miquella statue and hardcover artbook—sold out within minutes.

With just a few weeks until launch, *Shadow of the Erdtree* is shaping up to be more than just an expansion—it’s a love letter to fans and a bold return to the Lands Between. FromSoftware has once again reminded the world they are masters of dark fantasy and unforgettable world-building.