Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Date Confirmed Alongside Epic New Trailer

FromSoftware has finally broken its silence regarding the highly anticipated expansion to Elden Ring with the official announcement of the release date for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Alongside the reveal, the studio dropped a jaw-dropping new trailer giving fans a deeper look into the budding narrative, fresh landscapes, and terrifying new bosses that await.

Shadow of the Erdtree is confirmed to launch on June 21, 2024, across all current Elden Ring platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The long-rumored expansion is set to be the game’s largest yet, offering an entirely new landmass for players to explore—one that’s steeped in mystery and teeming with new enemies, gear, and secrets.

The new trailer released today sets the stage for this expansion with a chilling blend of cryptic lore and heart-pounding gameplay snippets. Players caught a glimpse of a burned and scorched landscape, underpinning a narrative that seems to delve deeper into the story of Miquella, a major character who has largely remained in the background of the main game. The footage also debuted several new monster designs, from winged, decaying horrors to armored juggernauts wielding arcane weaponry, hinting at equally challenging boss fights ahead.

FromSoftware has promised that Shadow of the Erdtree will “expand the world and deepen the core themes of the Elden Ring universe,” offering both narrative richness and an intense challenge for veteran Tarnished players. Even the debut of new armor sets and weapon classes—as glimpsed in the trailer—suggests that the DLC could introduce game-changing builds and strategies.

The community response has been electric, with fans flooding forums and social media with theories, trailer breakdowns, and renewed excitement about returning to the Lands Between. Pre-orders for the DLC have already gone live, with a Collector’s Edition featuring a Miquella figurine and exclusive artbook quickly selling out across major retailers.

With just a few months separating players from this massive new chapter, the countdown to June 21 has officially begun. Prepare to die—again.