Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC – Release date, time & everything we know
FromSoftwareWith Elden Ring‘s DLC Shadow of the Erdtree being just around the corner, FromSoftware have released everything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming expansion‘s launch including its release date, price, system requirements, and more.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the DLC.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree release date & time
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be released on June 21, 2024. The release date was confirmed through the official gameplay reveal trailer on February 21, 2024. It will be launched at 3 PM PT/ 6 PM EDT/ 11 PM BST.
The expansion will be released alongside Elden Ring’s GOTY edition and a special Collector’s Edition.
Shadow of the Erdtree was announced back in February 2023. In the announcement, the devs also confirmed that the DLC will be coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Setting & story
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is set in a brand-new location called the Land of Shadow, a place that is bereft of the Erdtree’s golden light. Horrifying creatures of all sorts reside in this area, and it is also home to some dangerous new dungeons.
Players are tasked with following the footsteps of the demigod Miquella, an offspring of Queen Marika, and uncovering the “dark side” of Elden Ring’s story. In line with the darker tone, players can expect a location even more hostile than the Lands Between.
FromSoftwareNew gameplay details
In terms of content, Shadow of the Erdtree will bring new locations, weapons, equipment, enemies, bosses, and more. In the Official Launch Trailer of June 20, you can see a bunch of new bosses, with a new dragon enemy resembling Darkeater Midir from DS3 being the focus of attention.
Other than enemies, several new regions and terrains were seen in the trailer as well, with some of them resembling Deeproot Depths, Stormveil Castle, and other Dungeons from the base game. New weapon types such as throwable spears, and hand-to-hand Monk-style combat from Sekiro made it’s way into the game as well.
Price
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is available as a standalone purchase for $34.99. The expansion is also bundled with the game as part of the Collector’s and GOTY edition.
You can pre-order the DLC through digital storefronts such as the PlayStation store, Xbox store, and Steam.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements
Here are the minimum system requirements to run Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree:
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core I5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 3GB, RX 580, 4 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 80 GB available space
Here are the recommended system requirements to play Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC:
- OS – Windows 10/11, 64-bit
- Processor – Intel Core I7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory – 16 GB RAM
- Graphics – Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
- DirectX – Version 12
- Storage – 80 GB available space
Trailers
Bandai Namco released Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s official gameplay reveal trailer on February 21, 2024.
Just one month before its official launch, the DLC shared another trailer on May 21, showcasing Shadow of the Erdtree’s story.
On June 12, 2024, yet another trailer commemorating the journey of the game till the DLC was released.
On June 20, FromSoftwarre released the final trailer ahead of launch as it comprised several new bosses, weapon types, and regions in Land of Shadow.
That was everything we know about Shadow of the Erdtree so far. We’ll be sure to update this article once more information arrives. As you prepare for the DLC, make sure that your builds and weapons are of top-notch quality so that you have an easier time in the beginning.