The time to return to the Lands Between is nigh, as FromSoftware has announced the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring. This announcement was made shortly after the first anniversary of the game’s launch, which had disappointed many fans, as there were no DLC reveals on the day itself.
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The fan requests for Elden Ring DLC have been answered, as the official Twitter page for the game has announced Shadow of the Erdtree, an upcoming expansion for the game. There is currently no release window for the DLC, and it’s only confirmed to be in active development, with a single piece of key art and a title.
The lack of information about Shadow of the Erdtree is frustrating, but some hints can be found in the image, such as the Erdtree appearing in a more complete state. The biggest hint is the golden-haired person riding on a mount through the field, as they match the description of Elden Ring’s Miquella of the Halgitree, who is a significant character in the game’s lore. At the start of Elden Ring, Miquella is sleeping in a cocoon and may awaken in the DLC. These hints suggest the DLC could involve a trip to the past or maybe even the far future.
The nature of the Shadow of the Erdtree reveal was odd, as it was dropped randomly on Twitter in the middle of the night, straight after an anniversary, rather than being the subject of a significant announcement event, which it certainly warranted. The DLC may still be a long way from release, and FromSoftware wanted to reassure fans that more content was on the way rather than leaving them disappointed by the meager anniversary celebrations they received. Either way, a
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