Elden Ring fans believe they've found a link to expansion Shadow of the Erdtree that was hiding in plain sight all along.
22.02.2024 - 23:29 / polygon.com
Elden Ring is considered by many to be the definitive FromSoftware experience, with its dark medieval setting of deep lore penned in part by fantasy author George R.R. Martin. The brutal open-world RPG quickly became a favorite for fans of the developer’s Dark Souls franchise due to its massive boss fights and unforgiving combat. Elden Ring only became more popular with the launch of the Steam Deck, thanks to its excellent performance. And the wins keep coming, with the first expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, due to launch this summer and set to add new story beats, bosses, and build-crafting options.
Whether you’re new to the Lands Between or you’ve already slain your share of Elder Beasts, we’ve rounded up a handsome collection of loot inspired by Elden Ring, including apparel, accessories, books, and more.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Elden Ring is an open-world RPG with a dark-fantasy setting full of otherworldly creatures and powerful bosses. Players must contend with these obstacles on their journey to become the next Elden Lord.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Elden Ring’s first piece of DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, features a new story set in the land of Shadow, expanding the base game with additional monsters, items, bosses, and build-crafting options. And it’s now available for pre-order.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
This 3.5-inch, chibi version of the Tarnished is clad in the Raging Wolf armor set, features poseable arms, and is equipped with a trusty sword to handle whatever the Lands Between can throw at them.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Bring home a piece of Elden Ring with this soy candle imbued with the scent of Wild-Picked Rowa Fruit, which coincidentally smells like a delicious blend of pine, cranberry, and red currant.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
This version of Iron Fist Alexander has laid down his arms to enjoy a life of peace and is happy to serve as a home for your succulents. Naturally, he comes packaged with a removable lid to keep out unwanted visitors.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
Everyone’s favorite shell-backed steward of the Church of Vows is now available in plush form. This soft version of Miriel comes complete with a Mitre, and is happy to share their knowledge of sorceries, incantations, and snuggles.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
This minimalist version of Elden Ring’scover art is available in sizes ranging from 8 by 12 inches all the way up to 30 by 40. The poster also features a summary of the game and can be printed with white or black backgrounds.
Prices taken at time of publishing.
The official message light from Bandai Namco features an inspiring message set into runes, similar to what you might find in
Elden Ring fans believe they've found a link to expansion Shadow of the Erdtree that was hiding in plain sight all along.
Junon is dangerous territory for Cloud and his friends in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The city is already one of Shinra’s major hubs, but matters are made even worse when the president himself is set to arrive to host a parade. This presents a perfect opportunity to don some disguises and hide in plain sight among the ranks, though things get a little out of control when you are recruited to lead a team of troops to perform in a rhythm minigame. You could brush this off and just get by, but where’s the honor in that? Show the president your stuff by making the best parade formation possible.
AnElden Ring player has shared a straightforward path to find the bell bearing located in Zamor Ruins without encountering enemies. This intriguing discovery sparked excitement and discussion among the Elden Ring community.
Elden Ring has a set of chest armour called the Depraved Perfumer Robe which is embroidered with a writhing red snake that wraps around itself. It was long assumed that this was a reference to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, the god-devouring serpent found at Volcano Manor. However, in light of Shadow of the Erdtree's first trailer, fans think the armour might have been teasing Messmer this entire time.
Hollow Knight Silksong's community is reacting as normally as you'd expect at a supposed brand new Steam update, but the whole thing isn't as simple as it seems.
An Elden Ring player believes that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC might take place in the ominously empty middle part of the game's map. Elden Ring fans have been speculating about the upcoming DLC, and this theory has sparked many conversations among players, who offer different perspectives on the potential location and significance surrounding the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
We know a few key details about Shadow of the Erdtree's setting - it's around the size of Limgrave, is separate from the existing map, and is accessed via Miquella's cocoon in Mohg's boss arena. But as for where it tangibly exists... that's still a mystery. However, Elden Ring sleuths are hard on the case and think they've cracked it.
Let Me Solo Her, the legendary Elden Ring player who has helped countless others to defeat the hardest boss in the game, might finally move on from his crusade upon the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This much anticipated expansion, which is expected to introduce even more tough opponents, will drop in mid-2024.
Elden Ring players are flummoxed over FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki's tease that one final secret still exists within the two-year-old game.
Inspired by the Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay reveal trailer, a talented Elden Ring fan completes an impressive painting based on the setting of the new DLC expansion, the Land of Shadow. The Elden Ring painting depicts the Erdtree and the mythical shadow covering the new region that players will soon explore this June.
We finally know that Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is just a few months away, having gotten a release date earlier this week alongside a nifty gameplay trailer. After release, Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki gave us a bunch of new information from a few different interviews, including the confirmation that the DLC will be accessed via Miquella's withered hand, as players had been speculating for months.
Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC's trailer has managed to build up the right amount of hype with tons of surprises, and amid that, fans want one of the monsters showcased to be friendly. While it might sound like quite an unusual request by Elden Ring players, the friendly NPCs in the Soulsborne genre always grab a lot of attention considering how unforgiving the rest of the game's world is.