Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is the latest offering from developer FromSoftware. Although it’s an expansion to Elden Ring, akin to Dark Souls 3’s The Ringed City or Bloodborne’s The Old Hunters, the sheer scale and scope make it feel like a whole new game, on the same level as Elden Ring itself. Much like the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree comes packed with plenty of new weapons, armor, talismans, and of course, boss fights, including some of the most challenging ones that go toe-to-toe with the likes of Maliketh, Radagon, and even Malenia, Blade of Miquella.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is due to be released on June 21, 2024, roughly two years after the base game's release. Elden Ring was released back on February 25, 2022, and was also the winner of The Game of the Year award for that very year.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree platforms
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, much like the base game is a cross-generational release. The expansion is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Furthermore, the PC version of the game is available exclusively via Steam.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Editions
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is offered in four different editions, two of which are bundles that contain both, the base game as well as the DLC, and the other two simply come with the expansion.
Standard Edition ($39.99)
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Pre-order bonus
Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle ($49.99)
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Pre-order bonus
Digital artbook & OST
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition ($79.99)
Elden Ring base game
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Pre-order bonus
Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition ($99.99)
Elden Ring base game
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Pre-order bonus
Digital artbook & OST
How many bosses will be there in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?
Shadow of the Erdtree is meant to feature 10 major story bosses, i.e., those that drop their Remembrances upon defeat. However, apart from those, the expansion will feature several other optional overworld and dungeon bosses that players will find as they explore every nook and cranny of the Shadow Realm.
How many new weapon types are there in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?
Shadow of the Erdtree features 8 new weapon categories, on top of the already existing ones from the base game of Elden Ring. These new weapon types include:
Thrusting Shields
Dryleaf Arts
Throwing Weapons
Reverse-hand Swords
Perfume Bottles
Beast Claws
Light Greatswords
Great Katanas
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements
Shadow of the Erdtree shares the exact same system requirements as the base game of Elden Ring. Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for the DLC:
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
FAQs On Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
A. No, Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion to Elden Ring, meaning, you will need to have the base game installed on your console or PC to download and play it.
A. No, Shadow of the Erdtree’s story is neither a prequel nor an epilogue to Elden Ring’s main storyline. Instead, the narrative of the DLC is a side arc that takes place alongside the Tarnished’s quest to become the Elden Lord.
A. Yes, Shadow of the Erdtree, much like the base game of Elden Ring, is developed under the direction of FromSoftware’s creative director and president, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
A. No, Shadow of the Erdtree is a paid expansion for the base game of Elden Ring, costing $40 for the Standard Edition, and $50 for the Premium Edition.
