What is Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion about? Setting and timeline hints
FromSoftware has finally confirmed that Elden Ring is receiving DLC in the future, as the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion was announced shortly after the game’s first anniversary celebrations had ended. Unfortunately, little is known about Shadow of the Erdtree, as only a single piece of key art has been released for the expansion, but this artwork hints at the setting and timeline placement of the DLC.
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree could happen in the pastThe announcement for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion came with artwork showing a mysterious golden-haired figure riding Torrent through the Lands Between as the Erdtree bleeds amber in the distance. The figure’s identity is unknown, but their design points to either Queen Marika or Miquella, both of which are believed to be alive but inactive during the events of Elden Ring.
The presence of Miquella or Queen Marika may hint at a flashback story, where the player gets to visit the past and see the world of Elden Ring before the Shattering. This would give FromSoftware a chance to reuse many of the bosses from the base game as the player faces off against younger versions of the demigods in newer, more brutal fights.
The prequel storyline could also offer insight into Queen Marika, as she is a major part of the backstory of Elden Ring. Yet, little is known about her motivations or personality. Similarly, Miquella is also a mysterious figure who could have had a much larger role in the backstory of Elden Ring than initially realized.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree could happen after the endingThe other central figure in the Shadow of the
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