Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Date Confirmed, Adds Massive New Region and Bosses

After months of anticipation and cryptic teases, FromSoftware has officially announced the release date for Elden Ring’s long-awaited DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*. Set to launch on June 21, 2024, across all platforms, the expansion promises to take players deeper into the Lands Between with a massive new region, fresh lore, and a gauntlet of challenging bosses.

In a cinematic trailer released early this morning, players got their first glimpse at what *Shadow of the Erdtree* has in store. The footage showcases a haunting new land cloaked in golden fog, towering overgrown ruins, and an ominous silhouette many believe may be Miquella, a key figure from the base game’s lore. FromSoftware remained tight-lipped on specifics, but they did confirm that the new area will rival Limgrave in scope, hinting at hours of exploration, secrets, and danger.

The DLC is expected to feature over ten new bosses, with varying combat styles and otherworldly designs that fans have come to associate with the studio’s unique approach. While details on the exact narrative direction remain scarce, director Hidetaka Miyazaki has previously hinted that *Shadow of the Erdtree* would explore darker corners of the mythology that weren’t fully addressed in the main story.

Community reaction has been electric. Social media was abuzz within minutes of the trailer’s debut, with fans dissecting every frame for lore clues. “It’s everything I hoped for and more,” one Reddit user posted. “And that soundtrack? Absolute chills.”

FromSoftware has also confirmed that *Shadow of the Erdtree* is a premium expansion, priced at $39.99, available digitally and as part of a Deluxe Edition physical re-release of the game. As the June release approaches, speculation is sure to mount—and if history is any indication, prepare for plenty of theories, challenge runs, and perhaps even a few controller-throwing moments.

With *Shadow of the Erdtree*, Elden Ring continues to cement its legacy as one of the defining titles of a generation. And for those Tarnished still yearning for new realms to conquer, June can’t come soon enough.