Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Gets Official Release Date and Stunning New Trailer

FromSoftware has finally dropped the details fans have been anxiously awaiting: *Elden Ring’s* long-teased DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, will officially release on June 21, 2024. The announcement came with a breathtaking new trailer that showcases haunting environments, formidable new foes, and a deeper glimpse into the mythos of the Lands Between.

After nearly two years since *Elden Ring*’s initial release, fans have been clamoring for more content. The base game achieved monumental success, earning Game of the Year in 2022 and cementing FromSoftware’s reputation as master worldbuilders. Expectations for *Shadow of the Erdtree* are sky-high — and the newly unveiled footage seems poised to deliver.

The trailer introduces a chilling new region cloaked in mist and fire, suggesting a stark departure from the familiar landscapes of Limgrave and Caelid. Narration hints at a long-forgotten chapter in the life of Miquella, the twin brother of the tortured Malenia, which could provide new context for the demigods and the shattering of the Elden Ring itself.

Notably, FromSoftware teases new weapons, magic, and mechanics—several of which are displayed through fast-paced, visually stunning combat sequences in the trailer. These additions seem tuned to enrich the already deep and punishing gameplay loop, offering fresh challenges for seasoned Tarnished.

In a statement alongside the reveal, director Hidetaka Miyazaki expressed that *Shadow of the Erdtree* is “the culmination of untold threads and the beginning of new journeys for Tarnished who seek purpose beyond the Erdtree.”

The expansion will be available on all platforms where *Elden Ring* is currently sold: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now live, with special editions offering an art book and a new statue of Miquella, suggesting he’ll play a central role in the unfolding narrative.

For fans eager to dive back into the haunting, mysterious world of *Elden Ring*, June 21 can’t come soon enough. Until then, the new trailer gives plenty of mysteries to unravel—and nightmares to dwell on.