Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Gets Official Release Date and Gameplay Reveal

After months of speculation and radio silence from developers FromSoftware, fans of the award-winning action RPG *Elden Ring* finally have a reason to rejoice. The long-anticipated DLC expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, has not only received an official release date but also debuted its first gameplay trailer, offering a tantalizing look at what lies beyond the Lands Between.

Releasing on June 21, 2024, *Shadow of the Erdtree* is set to bring a new chapter to the Elden Ring saga that promises to expand both the lore and gameplay of the original game. The announcement was accompanied by a three-minute gameplay trailer that showcases eerie new landscapes, grotesque enemies, mystical weapons, and what appears to be a majestic new boss that has already sparked wild fan theories.

The DLC appears to take place in a previously unseen realm tied closely to Miquella, a key but enigmatic figure in the base game. Players will explore distorted ruins, haunted forests, and shimmering divine towers—each location dripping with the haunting aesthetic FromSoftware is known for. The trailer hints at fresh narrative threads, new NPCs, and complex boss fights that further emphasize the studio’s signature flair for atmospheric storytelling and brutal challenge.

Combat seems to be receiving a refresh as well. The footage teased what looked like new weapon types, including a chain whip and dual-wielded curved blades, as well as unfamiliar magic abilities. Fans have already begun dissecting the footage frame-by-frame, and preliminary theories suggest the DLC might take place within a dream realm or even an alternate reality shaped by Miquella’s will.

Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of *Elden Ring*, previously stated that *Shadow of the Erdtree* would be “the largest expansion” FromSoftware has ever created. Given the ferocity of fan reactions and the sheer volume of new content hinted at in the trailer, it seems the Japanese studio is poised to deliver on that promise in full.

The countdown begins. Prepare to return to a world of wonder—and torment—once again this summer.