Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Announced with Jaw-Dropping New Trailer

FromSoftware has officially pulled back the shroud over Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, announcing its much-anticipated release date alongside a spectacular new trailer that has the community buzzing. The expansion, which fans have been eagerly awaiting since Elden Ring’s critically acclaimed launch in early 2022, is set to release on June 21, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The trailer, which debuted early this morning, gives players a tantalizing look at the mysterious lands beyond the Erdtree. It showcases stunning, ominous new locales, haunting new enemy designs, and an array of brutal combat encounters. Most notably, the trailer heavily features Messmer the Impaler, a brand-new character whose grotesque power and regal presence point toward a central role in the DLC’s narrative. Fans are already speculating about his connection to Marika and the greater Elden lore.

Shadow of the Erdtree promises to be a substantial expansion, described by FromSoftware as their “largest DLC to date.” Players can expect densely woven new environments, expanded weapon types, additional magic and spirit summons, and a deeper exploration of the Lands Between. FromSoftware’s director Hidetaka Miyazaki has hinted that the expansion will explore themes of ambition, decay, and divine punishment—concepts familiar to veteran Soulsborne players.

The announcement has unleashed a torrent of excitement across social media and gaming forums, with many fans dissecting every frame of the trailer for lore implications and mechanical teases. Meanwhile, Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for both a standard version and a lavish Collector’s Edition, which includes a statue of Messmer, a hardcover art book, and a digital soundtrack.

After a quiet 2023 with few updates, this reveal confirms that the Lands Between still hold many secrets yet to be uncovered. With June fast approaching, fans can now mark their calendars and prepare to once again don their Tarnished armor for another brutal, beautiful journey through Miyazaki’s dark fantasy world.