Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Gets Release Date and Jaw-Dropping New Trailer

FromSoftware fans, rejoice—Elden Ring is finally expanding with the much-anticipated DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, and it now has an official release date: June 21, 2024. Alongside the announcement, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware dropped a visually arresting new trailer that teases the epic scale, haunting environments, and brutal new foes awaiting Tarnished players.

The trailer, which clocks in at just under four minutes, unveils a brand-new region shrouded in mystery and brimming with lore. Players will traverse scorched fields, towering gothic structures, and sprawling tombs, all echoing the studio’s signature dark fantasy aesthetic. The expansion appears to explore the enigmatic figure of Miquella, sibling of the rot-afflicted Malenia, who was previously one of the game’s greatest unsolved mysteries. The footage strongly hints that Miquella may play a central role, perhaps serving as a guide—or adversary—in this new chapter.

Gameplay glimpses suggest deep new mechanics and weapons, including a massive curved blade that sets foes ablaze, spectral mounts capable of combat enhancements, and terrifying new enemy types, such as a colossal, worm-like creature and gold-cloaked knights imbued with eerie celestial power. FromSoftware has also confirmed that *Shadow of the Erdtree* will raise the level cap and introduce an entirely new progression system centered around forgotten relics of the Golden Order.

Originally announced in early 2023, the wait for concrete details left fans speculating about the scale of the DLC. However, today’s news confirms that *Shadow of the Erdtree* is a full-scale expansion, not just a side story or minor map addition. Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Elden Ring, described the DLC as “the true culmination of the Tarnished’s journey,” hinting that the narrative may tie directly into multiple endings from the base game.

Pre-orders for the DLC are now live across digital storefronts, with deluxe editions offering exclusive armor sets and an artbook. With just four months to go, the countdown begins for what might be FromSoftware’s most ambitious DLC to date.

Sharpen your blades, Tarnished—the Erdtree casts a long shadow.