It's been nearly 2 years since the release of Elden Ring, FromSoftware's magnum opus which managed to masterfully combine all of the fan-favorite mechanics from the Dark Souls series into one of the best renditions of an open-world to date. Months after the success of Elden Ring, FromSoftware stated that they have started development on a DLC for the game, which aims to continue the story of the Lands Between while also providing new zones, weapons, and bosses for players to go up against.
After months of rumors about the suspected release window of the DLC, we finally have a confirmed date, and it's much sooner than you might expect. Here is everything you need to know about the Elden Ring: Shadows of the Erdtree release date, as well as the listed pricing.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Date
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is set to release on June 21st, 2024. The DLC is already available for pre-order on all platforms for the original game, including Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Shadow of the Erdtree is going to bring a ton of new content to the game, with new weapons, magic abilities, enemy types, and bosses all being showcased in the 3-minute announcement trailer of the game.
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment.
Many questions still remain unanswered, including at what point in the game we will be able to interact with the DLC. Will it have a set level requirement, or will it just be a new region in the world for us to explore? If new information becomes available, we will make sure to keep you up-to-date!
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Price
One thing we do know, however, is the price of the DLC. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is going to cost $40 at launch, which is pretty much the standard price for any triple-A game expansion nowadays. Pre-ordering the game will also reward you with the Shadow of the Erdtree Bonus Gesture, which you will be able to use on any of your characters once the DLC is released. With how much value the base game provided in terms of content, we fully expect this DLC to also deliver in that aspect. The base game of Elden Ring is also likely to go on sale as we start inching closer to the release date of Shadow of the Erdtree.
That covers everything you need to know about the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree release date and pricing. We fully expect a ton of new information to start surfacing in the coming weeks, and we will do our best to keep you up-to-date. For more Elden Ring news and guides, make sure to check out the rest of our website!
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