Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Confirmed, First Gameplay Trailer Drops

After months of speculation and radio silence from FromSoftware, the wait is finally over. Today, the studio officially confirmed that *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree*, the long-awaited DLC for the critically acclaimed 2022 game, will launch on June 21, 2024. The announcement was accompanied by a stunning gameplay trailer that offers tantalizing glimpses into what lies beyond the Lands Between.

The trailer, shared across Bandai Namco’s social channels early this morning, showcases eerie new environments, terrifying enemies, and what appears to be a fresh narrative thread tied closely to the mysterious Miquella — a character shrouded in lore but largely absent from the base game. The footage opens with a bleak golden field strewn with withered Erdtree blossoms before shifting to a hauntingly beautiful new realm veiled in silver mist.

Fans were quick to dissect every frame within minutes of the reveal. Among the standout moments: a battle with a towering fire-wrapped behemoth wielding a sunken cathedral as a weapon, and fleeting glimpses of new spells and weapon arts that hint at expanded combat mechanics. There’s a clear emphasis on vertical exploration, with one sequence showing the Tarnished scaling a spiraling, root-infested tower that disappears into storm clouds above.

Yasuhiro Kitao, Producer at FromSoftware, released a statement alongside the trailer: “*Shadow of the Erdtree* is our most ambitious expansion yet. Players will face new trials and witness untold stories, uncovering threads that connect to the darkest corners of Elden Ring’s mythology.”

*Shadow of the Erdtree* will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with support for last-gen consoles as well. While no details on pricing or special editions have been shared yet, preorders are expected to open soon.

With just over four months to go, the hype is already building. If the trailer is any indication, *Shadow of the Erdtree* promises to dive even deeper into *Elden Ring’s* richly layered world—delivering more mysteries, more danger, and more unforgettable moments for Tarnished old and new.