Everything you need to know about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Shadow of the Erdtree, the long-awaited expansion for Elden Ring , is out this month. Ready to rise again, Unshine? To prepare you for FromSoftware's most spectacular DLC yet, we've gathered all the essential information on Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, including its release date, trailer, plot, lore, and more.
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Shadow of the Erdtree release date
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is available starting Friday, June 21, 2024. The date was officially announced on February 21, putting paid to expectations of an early February release.
Preloading and file size
Players can pre-download Shadow of the Erdtree starting Wednesday, June 19. The DLC takes up 16.502 GB , so it's best to have enough space to download Shadow of the Erdtree .
Trailer
The official Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer can be viewed here.
Plot of Shadow of the Erdtree
The story of *Shadow of the Erdtree* focuses on Miquella, the eternally youthful son of Marika, who is also the brother of Malenia, goddess of decay. While he existed in the lore, through certain item descriptions and optional sections, this character didn't appear to his full potential in the base game.
Sentenced to eternally retain the appearance of a young boy, Miquella seeks to cure his curse and that of Malenia, turning to the Golden Order, in vain. He therefore renounces the Order to create the Sacred Tree, intended to compete with the World Tree, and falls into a long sleep within a cocoon. However, he is kidnapped by his half-brother, Mohg, Lord of Blood, who seeks to awaken him and elevate him to the rank of God. The Brilliant One can defeat Mohg before he succeeds, in order to leave him in his slumber.
In *Shadow of the Erdtree*, players must search for Miquella, who has exiled herself to the Shadow Realm for obscure reasons. The trailer suggests that Miquella is waiting for her "Lord of Promises" and is following in the footsteps of her mother, Marika, who previously traveled to this devastated land during a forgotten battle, set ablaze by the flame of a character named Messmer.
The latest trailer gives more insight into Miquella's story, suggesting betrayal and transformation after abandoning her lineage and turning her back on the Golden Order. The "Tyranny of Messmer" hints at the appearance of a new boss, while Miquella could shake off her curse and rise to a higher rank.
Compatible platforms
Shadow of the Erdtree is available for download on all platforms. Physical versions with a download code are only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Editions and prices
– Standard Edition : Contains the base game and the *Shadow of the Erdtree* expansion for £69.99/$79.99/€79.99.
– Deluxe Edition : Contains the base game, the expansion, an art book and the soundtrack for £89.99/$99.99/€99.99.
– Collector’s Edition : Includes a Messmer statue, a 40-page art book, and the soundtrack (without the base game), priced between £224.99 and £249.99.
Other interesting details about Shadow of the Erdtree
– This expansion is FromSoftware's most ambitious to date and features a map larger than Necrolimb (while not as vast as the Mid-Earth, it still promises to be impressive).
– George RR Martin did not contribute to the creation of this expansion, which nevertheless expands on existing elements in the lore of the base game.
– Discover more than ten new bosses and eight new weapon categories.
– Prepare for clashes worthy of the terrifying battle against Malenia.
– It is easier to connect field and dungeon areas.
– The poisonous marshes are making a comeback.
Prepare to walk with the shadows and regain glory. May the flames guide you, Unshined.
