Everything we know about Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree

When is the Elden Ring DLC coming out?

In February, Bandai Namco dropped the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree that also revealed the release date. The DLC is planned to release on June 21st for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Can’t wait? You can already pre-order Shadow of the Erdtree at Startselect, so you’ll be able to play immediately after the DLC releases. 

What will Shadow of the Erdtree be about?

Shadow of the Erdtree takes place in a new world called the Land of the Shadow. It lies beyond the Lands Between, and this world is completely cast in the shadow of the Erdtree. The Empyrean Miquella guards this special place, since it’s the land she first set foot on. You get to uncover all the dark secrets in Land of the Shadow and meet other beings who follow Miquella with ulterior motives.

Is Shadow of the Erdtree a prequel?

Whether the events in Shadow of the Erdtree are a prequel, sequel to the events in the base game, is not officially released. Since Elden Ring itself has so many endings and branches off the main story, it’s hard to place the DLC anywhere on the timeline, especially with so little official details about the game being out. Most likely, Shadow of the Erdtree isn’t a prequel or sequel, but takes place on the same timeline as the base game.

Is the Elden Ring DLC free to play?

No, Shadow of the Erdtree is not free to play. To play the DLC, you’ll first have to purchase it. There are different bundles to choose from when pre-ordering Shadow of the Erdtree. Check out all the options:

• Standard Edition
  Includes the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree.
  Available at PlayStation Store for PS5, Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X/S and on Steam for PC for €39,99
• Premium Bundle
  Includes the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, the digital art book for the DLC and the soundtrack for Shadow of the Erdtree
  Available at PlayStation Store for PS5, Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X/S and on Steam for PC for €49,99
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition
  Includes the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, the original Elden Ring game and the soundtrack for Shadow of the Erdtree
  Available at PlayStation Store for PS5, Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X/S and on Steam for PC for €79,99
• Deluxe Edition
  Includes the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, the original Elden Ring game, the digital art books for both games and the soundtrack for Shadow of the Erdtree
  Available at PlayStation Store for PS5 and Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X/S for €99,99
  
  

How long does the Elden Ring DLC take?

With Elden Ring being the insanely long game that it is, many players are curious how long the DLC will be. The exact time for Shadow of the Erdtree has not been revealed, but that means there is room to speculate! Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed to IGN that the DLC will be at least as big as Limgrave. From that, we know that the DLC can take somewhere between 10 and 40 hours (or even more) to complete, depending on how difficult the Shadow of the Erdtree will be. 

Elden Ring fans on Reddit made a poll about the duration of the DLC. The conclusion: most of the voters, 3400 to be exact, think that Shadow of the Erdtree will be between 26 and 29 hours long.

What are the system requirements for Shadow of the Erdtree?

The minimum system requirements for Shadow of the Erdtree on PC are:

• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
• DirectX: Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio device
  
  

The recommended system requirements are:

• OS: Windows 11/10
• Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56, 8 GB
• DirectX: Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio device
  
  

Will there be an Elden Ring 2?

As of now, Bandai Namco has no plans to make an Elden Ring 2. Miyazaki revealed this information in an interview to IGN. However, the Game Director doesn’t want to exclude the option for a second game or DLC. “We don't want to say this is the end of the Elden Ring saga for now … We don't want to discourage the possibilities for that. There might be more ideas in the future”, Miyazaki explained to IGN.

Get ready for Shadow of the Erdtree with the gift cards for Startselect

Can’t wait to explore all the possibilities and stories in this Elden Ring DLC? Pre-order Shadow of the Erdtree now at Startselect or get your PlayStation Store card, Xbox gift card or Steam card to pre-order this already iconic DLC!

ELDEN RING

Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S

£49.99

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Steam Gift Card £50 (UK account only)

Bundle

£50.00

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£40 PlayStation Gift Card

Digital code

£40.00

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