Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Receives Launch Date, New Trailer Reveals Massive World Expansion

FromSoftware has finally lifted the veil on its highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, confirming a June 21, 2024 release date. Alongside the announcement, the studio released a stunning new trailer showcasing vast new landscapes, terrifying bosses, and cryptic lore teases that have already ignited the imagination of fans worldwide.

The two-minute trailer, dropped early this morning via Bandai Namco’s official YouTube channel, begins with familiar imagery — golden fields, faded ruins — before plunging into unfamiliar and nightmarish terrains. The Land of Shadow, a region heretofore unexplored in the original game, appears to be the DLC’s central setting. With twisted architecture, colossal enemies, and glimpses of new magical abilities, the expansion promises to not only build upon Elden Ring’s acclaimed open-world structure but deepen its mysterious narrative.

In *Shadow of the Erdtree*, players will follow the faint trail left by Miquella — a fan-favorite character shrouded in enigma during the base game. According to a brief synopsis from FromSoftware, the DLC “explores the dark untold story that lies intertwined with the Erdtree’s shadow, uncovering secrets hidden even from the Golden Order.” Lore enthusiasts have already begun dissecting trailer frames in search of clues, noting a figure resembling Miquella himself among the many surreal sights.

Gameplay-wise, the expansion appears substantial. Quick cuts in the trailer suggest at least four new boss fights, fresh weapon types, and a variety of new mounts or mount-based abilities. The DLC also hints at a new leveling system, possibly tied to the mysterious golden effigies seen throughout the trailer.

*Elden Ring*, which launched in February 2022, has since become one of the fastest-selling titles in publisher Bandai Namco’s history, garnering critical acclaim and a fervent online fanbase. After over two years of silence on major content updates, *Shadow of the Erdtree* is poised to reinvigorate the Lands Between with a new layer of complexity and challenge.

With just a few months until launch and pre-orders now live across all platforms, the countdown begins. The Erdtree casts a long shadow — and it seems there’s still much more lurking beneath its golden boughs.