Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Launches June 21 with Massive New Realm and Boss Battles

FromSoftware has officially unveiled “Shadow of the Erdtree,” the long-awaited DLC expansion for *Elden Ring*, and it’s arriving sooner than many expected—June 21, 2024. In a cinematic reveal trailer released today, the studio teased a colossal new realm to explore alongside a lineup of fearsome new bosses, cryptic lore, and fresh gameplay mechanics that are bound to electrify the Lands Between once again.

The expansion takes players to the “Land of Shadow,” a previously unseen area shrouded in mystery and left out of the base game. In striking contrast to the familiar decaying beauty of the main world, the Land of Shadow offers an eerie and dreamlike landscape—complete with ash-covered plains, twisted architecture, and new enemy designs that are both grotesque and majestic.

The DLC’s narrative promises to dive deeper into the mysterious figure of Miquella, a lore-rich but rarely seen character from the base game. Fans of *Elden Ring*’s intricate storytelling can expect more cryptic item descriptions, fragmented cutscenes, and environmental storytelling to piece together. FromSoftware hasn’t revealed much, of course, keeping their cards close to the chest in classic Soulsborne fashion.

Gameplay-wise, “Shadow of the Erdtree” will introduce new weapons, armor sets, magic spells, and likely additional questlines. The DLC also showcases massive new boss encounters, including one towering creature clad in molten chains that already has the community buzzing with speculation.

“Shadow of the Erdtree” will be available across all platforms—PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC—as a paid expansion. Fans can pre-order now, with special editions offering unique digital content, including cosmetic items and an official artbook.

Given *Elden Ring*’s massive success and enduring player base, expectations are sky-high for this DLC. After a nearly two-year wait since the game’s release in February 2022, “Shadow of the Erdtree” looks to reignite the spark for explorers, challenge junkies, and lore enthusiasts alike as they prepare to stride once more into a beautiful, brutal unknown.