Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets Release Date and Trailer, Sends Fans Into Frenzy

FromSoftware has finally unveiled the long-awaited release date for Elden Ring’s massive expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, in a brand-new cinematic trailer that has left fans both awestruck and clamoring for more. Mark your calendars—June 21, 2024, is when players will descend once again into the dark and brutal Lands Between.

Announced through a stunning reveal trailer earlier today, *Shadow of the Erdtree* appears to be the game’s most ambitious DLC yet. While still shrouded in classic FromSoftware mystery, the trailer offers glimpses of a devastated new realm under a bleak and golden sky, with cryptic imagery that hints at complex lore threads and fresh horrors. A haunting figure, possibly Miquella—referenced frequently in the base game but never seen—takes center stage, suggesting a significant narrative expansion centered around this enigmatic demigod.

Gameplay-wise, FromSoftware has teased new weapons, enemy types, and challenging bosses that promise to push even veterans of the Lands Between to their limits. Players can also expect expanded build options and added depth to combat mechanics, making this more than just a lore-focused adventure. The trailer briefly shows a few of these new threats, including an armored colossus, a robed figure surrounded by tendrils of darkness, and environments that scream cosmic horror.

The announcement comes more than two years after *Elden Ring* launched in February 2022, winning numerous Game of the Year awards and establishing itself as one of the defining action RPGs of the generation. Since then, fans have been ravenous for more content, and FromSoftware has remained characteristically quiet—until now.

Pre-orders for *Shadow of the Erdtree* are live on all platforms, and Bandai Namco has begun detailing special editions that include exclusive artbooks, soundtracks, and even a limited-run collector’s statue.

With fan theories already exploding across Reddit and YouTube, June can’t come fast enough. Whether you’re a Tarnished who bested Malenia a hundred times or someone just setting foot in Limgrave, this expansion promises to reignite the brutal magic that made *Elden Ring* unforgettable.