SUMMARY
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer is out, along with a frenzy among fans.
- The trailer also came out with preorders being enabled for the DLC.
Elden Ring fans can rejoice as the first full look of the game’s expansion has finally arrived. Developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment have shared the much-awaited details about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring which was released in 2022 was an acclaimed open-world game. After the launch, the developers announced the game would soon have a DLC. After being leaked earlier today, the developers have released the official trailer and release date announcement, and the DLC is close at hand.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree trailer
The developers shared a new trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree showcasing full of gameplay. It includes a new area that players will be able to explore, several different bosses as well as combat encounters. Besides it also showcases some awesome new weapons.
Highlights of the trailer include a boss that appears to be a giant burning wicker man, a large hippo-like creature that can seemingly grow sparks out of its body, and a powerful-looking flaming crossbow weapon. The trailer also demonstrates the player dying multiple times. This could imply that Shadow of the Erdtree will feature a lot more of the satisfying, yet difficult gameplay loop as compared to that offered in the base game.
Apart from these features, not much is known about the story from this trailer. The trailer’s description reads, “In the Land of Shadow, Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord.”
The 32-minute-long gameplay reveal trailer ends with the reveal of the release date. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is set to release on June 21, 2024, proving the leaks to be true.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree editions
Along with the release date, the trailer also reads, “Pre-order Now” indicating the opening of pre-orders for the game. Players who pre-order the game are also entitled to a pre-order bonus in the form of the Ring of Miquella as an in-game bonus gesture.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition, will come in a total of three editions. These include the base edition, the premium edition, and a special Collectors edition. The DLC can be pre-ordered now via the respective storefront for $39.99 / £34.99.
The Collector’s Edition is up for pre-ordered for £224.99. The US pricing has not been confirmed yet for the Collector’s edition, however, it is expected to be priced at around $260-$280. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will run on all platforms including last-gen consoles. Thus players will be able to enjoy the Shadow of the Erdtree experience on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S starting June 21, 2024.
What is included in Shadow of the Erdtree trailer editions?
The fans are going gaga over the latest announcements and flocking to Bandai Namco’s site to pre-order the game leading to the site crashing. Here are the editions of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree available for pre-orders:
Base Editions
- ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree includes the standard version of the expansion and is available digitally on all platforms.
- ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Edition includes a special packaged bundle consisting of the ELDEN RING base game (disc) and the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (digital). Its physical retail versions are available only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and digitally on all platforms.
Premium Editions
- Premium Bundle will include the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, a digital art book, and digital soundtrack bonus content for the expansion. It is available digitally on all platforms.
- Deluxe Edition will include the ELDEN RING base game, the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, digital art books, and digital soundtracks for both the base game and the expansion. The edition is available digitally on all platforms.
Collector’s Edition (Limited Quantity)
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition will include a single voucher code of the selected platform for the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, a (46cm) statue of “Messmer the Impaler,” 40-page physical art book, and a digital soundtrack.
Players must note that as announced by the developers, the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition is available in limited quantities. Thus players must try and get the edition as soon as possible.