Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Finally Gets Release Date, Bloodborne Rumors Spark Again, and the PlayStation State of Play Delivers Mixed Reactions

After much anticipation, *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree* finally has a release date. FromSoftware announced during today’s PlayStation State of Play showcase that the highly anticipated expansion will launch on June 21, 2024. Fans were treated to a new cinematic trailer featuring ominous visuals, haunting music, and our first look at some jaw-dropping new bosses. The trailer hints at an entirely new realm tied to the mysterious Miquella, alongside new weapons, story content, and the signature brutal gameplay fans crave.

However, the reveal didn’t come without added electricity. Social media lit up during the event when eagle-eyed viewers spotted what appeared to be a symbolic nod — or perhaps a troll — toward *Bloodborne*, FromSoftware’s beloved 2015 title. A quick flash of a distinctly gothic cityscape sent rumor mills into overdrive. Could a remaster—or dare we hope, *Bloodborne 2*—be on the horizon? While no official comment was made by Sony or FromSoftware, the inclusion of aesthetic callbacks has only reignited fan desires and long-standing speculation.

The broader PlayStation State of Play event received mixed reactions. While *Shadow of the Erdtree* stole the spotlight, some viewers were underwhelmed by the rest of the showcase. Several reveals had leaked in advance, and other segments lacked the punch fans have come to expect from Sony’s marquee presentations. Highlights included a new gameplay trailer for *Stellar Blade*, another look at *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth*, and a brief tease of a new sci-fi adventure from Sucker Punch Productions—though that project is still years away.

With *Shadow of the Erdtree* finally landing a summer release and Bloodborne potentially being teased once more, FromSoftware has effortlessly commanded the conversation post-Showcase. Whether that surprise cityscape becomes more than just a pixelated breadcrumb, one thing’s certain: fans of dark fantasy RPGs are eating well this year.