Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Receives June Release Date and Epic New Trailer

FromSoftware has finally lifted the veil on its long-anticipated Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, with a jaw-dropping new trailer and a confirmed release date of June 21, 2024. The announcement, made early this morning, has sparked a wave of excitement across the gaming community, reigniting interest in the sprawling Lands Between nearly two years after the original title’s release.

The new cinematic and gameplay trailer—clocking in at just over three minutes—doubles down on FromSoftware’s signature blend of mystery and menace. It teases a brand-new realm, the Land of Shadow, along with imposing new bosses, grotesque enemies, and cryptic lore expansions that hint at further unraveling the secrets of Queen Marika and Miquella, the oft-discussed and enigmatic sibling of Malenia.

Visuals in the trailer are nothing short of stunning, showing off stark, uncharted locales cloaked in gloom and ruin. From towering obsidian castles to ethereal battlefields choked in golden mist, the Land of Shadow looks to push even further into the dark fantasy aesthetic that made Elden Ring a modern masterpiece. The expansion also promises new weapons, armor sets, and magic types, giving players more ways to tailor their Tarnished for the trials ahead.

FromSoftware’s creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki previously noted that Shadow of the Erdtree would be the studio’s most ambitious DLC to date, and judging by today’s reveal, it seems likely to deliver. Though no pricing details have been made public yet, the expansion will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

With fans already pouring over every frame of the trailer looking for clues, discussion is heating up online about what this expansion could mean for the overarching story of the Elden Ring universe. Will we finally take up arms alongside Miquella, or confront the divine once more? Only time will tell—but brace yourself, Tarnished, your journey is far from over.