Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Launch Trailer Reveals New Bosses, Story Details, and Release Date

FromSoftware has finally dropped the official launch trailer for *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree*, giving fans their most in-depth look yet at the highly anticipated expansion. The trailer, which premiered earlier today, teases awe-inspiring new environments, terrifying bosses, and critical plot revelations that could reshape the Lands Between as we know them. Most importantly, it locks in the DLC’s release date: June 21, 2024.

Clocking in at just under three minutes, the trailer is packed with cryptic lore hints and breathtaking visuals. It opens on a bleak golden landscape bathed in an eerie twilight, before cutting to a series of violent skirmishes showcasing new adversaries—including a serpentine knight wielding a curved flame blade, and a hulking tree-like colossus that appears central to the expansion’s theme of divine decay.

Fans of the original game will recognize thematic parallels: ruins overrun with roots, shifting skies, and references to Miquella—believed to be Shadow of the Erdtree’s central figure. There are even brief shots of what seems like dreamlike versions of familiar areas, suggesting the expansion may delve into alternate realities or spiritual realms within the game’s mythos.

In terms of gameplay, FromSoftware isn’t pulling any punches. The trailer confirms new weapon types, sorcery spells, and what appears to be a revamped mount-based boss fight mechanic. Longtime players have already noted the armor and weapon designs shown—some inspired by unused assets datamined from the base game—indicating that this DLC could tap into storylines and lore that didn’t make the initial cut.

Shadow of the Erdtree will be available on all platforms where *Elden Ring* is currently supported: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. FromSoftware has stated there won’t be a standalone release—players will need the base game to dive into the new content.

With the Elden Ring community buzzing and theory videos lighting up YouTube and Reddit, all eyes are now on June 21. This could be the summer’s biggest gaming event—and possibly FromSoftware’s magnum opus.