Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Revealed Alongside Epic Gameplay Trailer

FromSoftware has officially lifted the veil on one of the most anticipated expansions in gaming today. “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,” the long-awaited DLC for the 2022 Game of the Year, now has a confirmed release date of June 21, 2024 — and it’s coming alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer that has fans buzzing.

The trailer, released earlier this morning, offers a tantalizing look into the eerie and expansive world that awaits players beyond the Lands Between. In true FromSoftware fashion, it’s dripping with atmospheric dread, cryptic storytelling, and hauntingly beautiful vistas. We’re introduced to several new environments, including what appears to be a darkened variant of the Erdtree, ominously twisted and radiating a muted glow. New enemy designs border on the grotesque, from towering knights sheathed in burning armor to winged creatures that appear stitched together by ancient magics.

One particularly striking scene showcases a new character presumed to be Miquella, sibling to fan-favorite Malenia, stepping through a mysterious veil. This moment has sparked a flood of speculation online, hinting at long-theorized lore connections finally being brought to light. Longtime fans of the series are already dissecting every frame of the trailer in pursuit of new story clues.

Gameplay-wise, the footage teases a host of fresh combat mechanics, including what looks like dual-style wielding, new talismans, and never-before-seen Spirit Ash summons. There’s also a brief glimpse of horseback combat against a mounted boss within a thunderstorm — a first for Elden Ring’s open-world design.

Shadow of the Erdtree will be available across all platforms that originally supported Elden Ring: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. FromSoftware notes that access to the expansion will require players to have completed certain late-game objectives, which likely places it among the more challenging content the studio has ever released.

With little more than three months to go until launch, the hype surrounding Elden Ring’s universe is reaching new heights. Prepare your flasks and polish those greatswords — the Erdtree is calling once again.