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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Brings New Story, Bosses, Weapons
The long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has finally been announced for Elden Ring.
Elden Ring was one of the biggest games of 2022, even winning Game of the Year and Best Game Direction at The Game Awards. An hour ago, 51,796 people were playing Elden Ring, showing that it's still popular years after its release. Known for its tough gameplay, gamers have been waiting for more challenges and now they're getting it.
Ahead of an official announcement today, a leaker found out that Shadow of the Erdtree is coming. The insider said that the DLC is speculated for June 21, the same date as a Collector's Edition is set to be released.
Now, more info has come from FromSoftware itself.
Everything We Know About Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree
A trailer from developers came out earlier today, showing off gameplay for the upcoming DLC.
The trailer initially shows Melenia's brother, Miquella, a god who previously had himself encased with the Hilgtree to save his sister from a fatal disease. We see Miquella's arm emerging from the cocoon as the voiceover says he "wields love to shrive clean the hearts of men" and "there is nothing more terrifying."
We also see a lot of Mesmer the Impaler, a man cloaked in red with a snake by his side. He appears to be one of the new main enemies, calling you the "bereft of light."
To fight these new foes, you'll have new armor and some new combat techniques, including hand-to-hand options, crossbows, and a flaming projectile. It's definitely looking like an exciting storyline with plenty of action and tough fights ahead.
When is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Coming?
As predicted by leakers, the DLC is coming on June 21, 2024.
Shadow of the Erdtree can be pre-ordered now. Here is the link. It has been reported broken a few times, meaning that fans are most definitely hungry for this Elden Ring DLC.