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

FromSoftware has finally lifted the veil on Elden Ring’s highly anticipated expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*, revealing both a release date and a jaw-dropping new trailer that has the community buzzing. Mark your calendars — the sprawling DLC is set to launch on June 21, 2024, across all platforms where the base game is available.

Revealed via a three-minute cinematic-meets-gameplay trailer, *Shadow of the Erdtree* promises a dark and ambitious continuation of the *Elden Ring* saga. The expansion appears to delve deeper into the mythos of the Lands Between, placing heavy emphasis on the enigmatic figure of Miquella, brother to Malenia, who was teased in the original game but never fully explored. The trailer offers glimpses of elaborate new areas, grotesque new foes, and awe-inspiring boss encounters that are sure to challenge even veteran Tarnished.

Visually, FromSoftware looks to be pushing its engine to the limit. Sweeping vistas of ashen wastelands, twisted fortresses, and ethereal golden fields signal a world both familiar and foreign. Fans were quick to dissect every frame on social media, with speculation running wild about new mechanics, weapons, and lore implications. While FromSoftware has yet to release comprehensive gameplay details, the trailer hints at new magic types and possibly mount-based combat evolutions.

Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki previously described *Shadow of the Erdtree* as the studio’s “most expansive single piece of DLC to date,” and if today’s reveal is anything to go by, it may well live up to that promise. With Elden Ring already enjoying near-unanimous acclaim and multiple Game of the Year awards under its belt, expectations for the expansion are sky-high.

Pre-orders are now live for several editions, including a premium collector’s edition featuring an art book, statue, and soundtrack. Get ready to die — gloriously — all over again when *Shadow of the Erdtree* drops this summer.