Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Gets June Release Date, New Trailer Reveals Stunning Bosses and Lore

FromSoftware fans, mark your calendars—Elden Ring’s long-awaited expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is officially launching on June 21, 2024. Announced alongside a cinematic new trailer, the DLC promises a wealth of new content including fierce bosses, mysterious environments, and deeper explorations into the game’s cryptic lore.

The nearly four-minute trailer debuted earlier today and has already sparked massive buzz in the gaming community. In classic FromSoftware fashion, it teases just enough to set imaginations ablaze without giving away too many details. The footage opens with haunting visuals of a decaying Erdtree and a lone warrior standing before it—many fans are speculating this figure may be Miquella, a key lore figure from the base game who was previously only referenced but never seen in action.

Among the striking new content, the DLC trailer showcases a slew of fearsome new bosses. One heavily armored knight wields a flaming blade against a backdrop of ash-covered ruins, while a colossal beast emerges from beneath molten rock. These titanic foes appear ready to meet the brutally high bar of difficulty set by the main game. Weapon enthusiasts will also notice glimpses of unfamiliar armaments and spells, hinting at new combat options for brave Tarnished willing to venture into this fresh hellscape.

Shadow of the Erdtree represents Elden Ring’s first and possibly only expansion, and according to FromSoftware, it will include “new characters, locations, and challenging encounters that continue the themes of despair and grandeur present in the Lands Between.” Early reports suggest the DLC will be comparable in size to Bloodborne’s The Old Hunters, making it a substantial addition to an already expansive game.

Pre-orders are now live for all major platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Shadow of the Erdtree will be a paid expansion, but pricing details have yet to be confirmed.

With the game still enjoying a passionate player base and recent Game of the Year accolades, the arrival of Shadow of the Erdtree is poised to reignite interest in Elden Ring and possibly reshape the landscape of The Lands Between once more.