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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
2024 Bandai Namco Entertainment88Great
Playtime
LongTypically 40 hours
Playable on
Upcoming on
- Out
Available on
- $39.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- June 21, 2024
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Themes
Overview

The Shadow of the Erdtree is a fully-fledged expansion that features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow. It adds a whole new map with 70 new weapons, ten new shields, 39 new Talismans, 14 new sorceries, 28 new incantations, 20 new Spirit Ashes, 25 New Ashes of War, 30 new armour sets, and new consumables and craftables.
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Reception
- Metacritic94from 70 reviews
- OpenCritic94from 82 reviews
So, while the start of Shadow of the Erdtree can come off as a regression, really, the DLC as a whole is FromSoftware flexing all of its creative muscles - including some it hasn’t used in a while and others it might be building up for the future. The depth of storytelling in the Lands of Shadow, as well as the new weapons, spells and items (all of...
Shadow of the Erdtree is an incredible expansion that no gamer should miss out on, adding even more value to an already outstanding game. With only minor performance issues and a few misses on the landscape, the expansion is challenging but rewarding, and full of secrets to discover. This is the kind of DLC every studio should aim to deliver, and very...
Shadow of the Erdtree lives up to expectations. The Shadow Lands are built with the same care as the Lands Between, and are filled with new experiences. This DLC is FromSoftware demonstrating their undisputed talent in videogame making.
Are you left wanting more Elden Ring? Well, here you are going to have two cups because the added content in Shadow of the Erdtree is much more than just a DLC, it is an ode to what should be considered quality added content that is worth paying for.












