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FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be the one and only expansion ever released for Elden Ring. Elden Ring was a massive, unprecedented success for FromSoftware when it was released in 2022. The award-winning, critically-acclaimed open world game set sales records for FromSoftware, created a bunch of new Soulslike fans, and has been hailed as one of the absolute best video games ever made.

Elden Ring fans have discovered an old tweet on the game's official Twitter page that seemingly references the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. With FromSoftware's reputation for making high-quality expansions for many of its games, many fans assumed an Elden Ring DLC was on the way before it was even announced. Now that the Elden Ring DLC has been properly revealed, hype for the expansion is at an all-time high.

An Elden Ring player discovered that a symbol featured on one of the critically acclaimed RPG's shields possibly has a real-life counterpart. FromSoftware revealed in the past that while its latest work did not take inspiration from one game in particular, the studio was influenced by titles based on various mythologies.

Elden Ring enthusiasts are accustomed to peculiar tales of players accomplishing the extraordinary within the game's realm. Yet, few anticipated the latest endeavor: the formation of an Elden Ring boy band by a fan. A video gaining traction on Reddit portrays an unusual scene wherein the Tarnished finds themselves encircled by a musical band featuring recognizable characters.

An Elden Ring player has found a symbol on the game's map which could possibly be a hidden code, adding to the never-ending list of mysteries surrounding the franchise. What's more notable is the fact that the player found the same symbol in another location in Elden Ring, which further suggests that it could have a much larger significance.

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has ruled out making a second Elden Ring expansion, but left the door open for a potential sequel.

An Elden Ring player beat the game with a build inspired by the lone Soldier of Godrick. Since its 2022 release, FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world game has offered users a variety of branching customizable playstyles to suit their specific tastes, with fantasies ranging from the trusted knight with a sword and shield to powerful spellcasters with esoteric specialties. With such a rich collection of weapons and magic, one player took the opportunity to create a character inspired by one of Elden Ring's first and most beloved boss fights.

An Elden Ring player has found a hidden weapon in theShadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer which many seem to have missed all this while. The hand-to-hand combat mechanic has been one of the most talked about aspects of the trailer, and it seems like the Elden Ring community has finally figured out what makes it possible.

An Elden Ring fan has showcased to the community of players an admirable Melina cosplay. The cosplay was well-received by the Elden Ring community, who filled the post to praise this fan's work.

While fiddling with the facial customization settings in the game, one Elden Ring fan accidentally made their player character bear a striking resemblance to Tom Cruise. With how advanced character creators have become in modern RPGs as of late, it's no wonder that players have been able to recreate the likenesses of popular celebrities in video games like Elden Ring, even when not intending to do so.

An ill-fated Elden Ring player was hilariously killed in the game due to a Windows license prompt. While Elden Ring is considered more affable than previous FromSoftware titles, sometimes it's neither the player nor the game, but the operating system to blame.

The gigantic burning enemy from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is partially composed of corpses of people that appear to have died in agony. This horrifying detail about the upcoming Elden Ring expansion was recently highlighted by Bandai Namco as part of its marketing efforts centered on the DLC.

PureArts has unveiled a new Elden Ring collectible in the form of a life-sized replica of Malenia's prosthetic arm. Its officially licensed piece of Elden Ring merch is now available to pre-order in limited quantities, and will start shipping to buyers in late 2024.

Elden Ring players are debating which faction they would join if the Dark Souls Covenant system was brought into The Lands Between. Covenants have been a staple in the Dark Souls series since the franchise made its debut in 2011, with the system even making an appearance in the PlayStation-exclusive Bloodborne. However, Covenants were notably absent from Elden Ring, and more than a few longtime fans of developer FromSoftware have since expressed their desire to see the feature return in a future update or sequel.

The massive popularity of Elden Ring continues to produce a number of interesting fan creations, including a detailed birthday card with «real world» character stats. Unique fan-made Elden Ring crafts have frequently caught the attention of online communities, and this latest homemade gift has fans talking about the applicability of RPG statistics in daily life.

An Elden Ring bug has managed to turn the wishes of several fans into reality by allowing a player to fight Dragonlord Placidusax a second time. While FromSoftware games usually don't have a lot of bugs, the few that pop up in Elden Ring tend to be hilarious or interesting, with this find falling into both categories.

Octopath Traveler has been made available to purchase on the Nintendo eShop again.

An Elden Ring player has noticed an interesting change that occurs to the Erdtree after defeating Maliketh, the Black Blade. The game's world, also known as the Lands Between, is enormous and filled with various surprises that many players miss even after spending hundreds of hours exploring.

A dataminer has found some cut underground content hidden in Elden Ring. From players discovering new caves, illusory walls, and secret bosses, FromSoftware’s masterpiece is packed with things to find. Some secrets can’t be found by playing the game itself. Elden Ring has some hidden cut content buried deep within its files, which one YouTuber has been digging into.

One highly skilled Elden Ring fan has recently taken inspiration from another player's screenshot to produce some immensely impressive artwork of Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Their creative feat adds to the never-ending stream of amazing fan art that Elden Ring has inspired to date.

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has suggested that players should be able to tip developers after completing a game.

Elden Ring players are defeating some of the game's largest and toughest bosses with a unique bubble build. Since it was released in 2022, FromSoftware's open-world action RPG has seen the popularization of a variety of broken strategies that arguably messed with the overall balance of the game, and even now, new approaches to Elden Ring's many challenging boss fights are still emerging.

An Elden Ring player has come across a new cave in Limgrave, and what's surprising is the fact that they found it on their sixth playthrough. While many players use New Game Plus runs to try out new weapons and builds,Elden Ring is one game where players often find new intricacies in almost every subsequent playthrough.

Many fans consider Malenia to be the toughest boss in all of Elden Ring, but there are three bosses that have been beaten even fewer times. Like FromSoftware's other games, Elden Ring is notable for its high difficulty level and memorable boss battles. The game's open world is filled with all kinds of exciting boss encounters, though only a handful are necessary for those that want to beat the game.

A talented Elden Ring artist has shared an impressive concept that shows what one of the main characters in the game, Ranni the Witch, potentially looked like before her death. The game has a very deep lore with an abundance of characters with many compelling stories that take tens, if not hundreds, of hours to explore.

A devoted fan's reimagined Elden Ring with a detailed pixel animation. FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world action RPG has retained a sizable fanbase since its 2022 debut, and with the looming release of the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, many artists are finding new inspiration in Elden Ring's expansive world once again.

One immensely skilled Elden Ring fan has recently put together a massive frame containing a 3D-printed rendition of the Lands Between. The impressive-looking decoration was intended as a gift for his son, commemorating the first 1,000 hours that the pair spent playing Elden Ring.

An Elden Ring player has come across an interesting detail in the Mountaintop of the Giants part of the Elden Ring map that has left the community amazed. The fact that the player discovered it after so many hours in the game speaks volumes about how easy it is to miss this small Elden Ring secret.

A fan-made karting game originally based on Bloodborne has a new release date, after it was delayed following action by IP holder Sony.

A dedicated Elden Ring fan has shared an impressive clay model featuring one of the game's most popular bosses known as Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Despite being released over 2 years ago, FromSoftware's 2022 title maintained a sizable player base thanks to a vast, meticulously designed world, unique combat system, deep lore, and many other aspects of the game.

Elden Ring's much anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received its ESRB rating and description several months ahead of its June 21 release. Unsurprisingly, 2022's Game of the Year Elden Ring was stamped with an M rating for its brutal and violent nature and common depictions of blood and gore.

FromSoftware fans have been taking to the studio's subreddit to vote on their favorite feature for each one of its Souls games. FromSoftware invented the Souls genre with the original Demon's Souls, expanding on the concept with the Dark Souls trilogy, the Gothic horror Bloodborne, the ultra-challenging Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and the massive open world game Elden Ring.

A Bloodborne fan created an impressive illustration of the game's main protagonist, The Hunter. The critically acclaimed action RPG recently celebrated its ninth anniversary.

An Elden Ring fan has picturized what an American version of The Lands Between would look like, and it has left the community in stitches. The Elden Ring community never fails to surprise with its creativity, and this marks yet another instance of a fan using the game as a medium to showcase their artistry.

An Elden Ring player has achieved the mind-boggling feat of single-handedly beating Malenia at Rune Level 1, quite literally. While the Elden Ring community is quite well acquainted with some outlandish challenges, this seems to have taken it to a different league altogether.

Rise of the Ronin is a victim of a genre in decline.

Sony is celebrating PlayStation by running a fan poll and bracket, but some gamers have noticed that Bloodborne was left off the list. FromSoftware's action RPG launched back in 2015, bringing the Dark Souls style of brutal combat to a new setting, and blowing away fans. Since then, the developer has released several more titles that have also won acclaim from gamers and critics, but Bloodborne still holds a special place in the hearts of lots of players.

A real-life Dark Moon Greatsword from Elden Ring is being sold online with a hefty price tag of $459. Shared within the Elden Ring community, this life-sized replica of the iconic weapon may catch the eye of enthusiasts.

One Elden Ring fan is currently playing through the game with an impressively faithful recreation of Saren Arterius, the villain from the original Mass Effect. Their unique Tarnished recently made the rounds on social media, adding to the endless stream of memorable Elden Ring characters that have surfaced online since the game's critically acclaimed 2022 release.

An Elden Ring player has come across a rare moment in the game where an enemy stopped attacking and retreated mid-combat. Since FromSoftware’s soulsborne games are noted for their high level of difficulty, this occurrence is not only unusual but also uncharacteristic.

Fans of FromSoftware's beloved action-RPG Bloodborne are promising to return to the game from March 24 to April 7 as part of the Return to Yharnam event. Bloodborne was first released in 2015. It was easy to engage in Bloodborne's co-op and PvP back when the game launched, but nine years later, it's a bit more difficult for players to enjoy the game's multiplayer elements.

An Elden Ring streamer has suffered a gruesome and quite hilarious defeat, losing an eleven-hour randomized permadeath run to a rare Roundtable Hold invasion while in the bathroom. Two years after launch, developer FromSoftware has finally revealed the release date of Elden Ring's highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, set to launch on June 21.

A dataminer has recently discovered a hidden alternative opening for Elden Ring, which would start the game in another area. Elden Ring is a massive game, so it’s not surprising that some fans are still uncovering interesting information about it.

A fan of Elden Ring has found a new way to pass the time until the game's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion arrives by making character art. Their gallery of40 different Elden Ring characters has delighted the game's community, drawing praise and attention.

Elden Ring players have discovered that it is possible to push Walking Mausoleums off the map. A commonly shared sentiment about Elden Ring is that when playing the game, it feels like there is always something new to discover regarding new areas, quests, or even consequences due to players' actions. It appears that this may be accurate, because fans continue to find new things to do two years after the game's release.

With the release of the trailer for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Elden Ring has gotten a massive boost to its concurrent player counts across platforms. Elden Ring saw a spike in concurrent players when the DLC was first revealed. As players await the content update to drop, this uptick in reignited fan interest is continuing to rise.

The trailer for Elden Ring's highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has finally been revealed, and one new character, who has lovingly been named «Spirit Noodle» by some fans, is already getting its own fan art. Shadow of the Erdtree promises to be a massive expansion to Elden Ring, and the many new creatures that are set to make an appearance are an exciting sneak peek of what's to come.

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.

An Elden Ring fan on Reddit has pointed out a potentially revealing aspect of Messmer's design, inviting a new storm of speculation about the mysterious character's role in the greater lore of the game. This observation can be viewed as part of a general desire to know more about Messmer as, while strikingly designed and clearly important to the overall narrative of Shadow of the Erdtree, he is mostly shrouded in mystery, never even being mentioned in the base game.

A theory circulating among Elden Ring fans argues that the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will be taking players underground and could even be bringing back a favorite boss. Since its release in 2022, Elden Ring has continued to hold the attention of gamers who enjoy testing different builds and strategies while they wait for new content. Those waiting for something new in the Lands Between will soon be getting their wish when a new expansion releases this summer.

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.

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.

Despite playing the game for over 1,000 hours, anElden Ring player was quite surprised when they encountered a boss for the first time in the game. While one might think it was simply an oversight, it seems like they are not the only player in the Elden Ring community who have missed it.

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.

Renowned Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki recently spoke about the future of the Dark Souls franchise, suggesting he is open to «delegating» the directorial position to others. Since the debut of Demon's Souls in 2009, the Souls franchise has grown into one of the most recognizable brands within gaming, defining a genre that became known as "Souls-like" games. The franchise has made developer FromSoftware into a household name, recently winning Game of the Year in 2022 for the highly-anticipated Elden Ring. Now, Miyazaki could be looking to take a step back from the franchise.

Elden Ring and Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki has said that there’s “a high possibility,” that he would delegate the role of director on future Souls games.

In their meticulous analysis of the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer, fans have discovered multiple references to the renowned manga Berserk. Whenever a new Soulsborne game is released, fans are always comparing it to characters from Berserk, and the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is no exception.

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.

FromSoftware is eager to keep making Armored Core games, although another entry in the franchise won't see the light of day anytime soon. This teaser hinting at the company's future plans was offered as part of a recent retrospective on Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.

Elden Ring's player count on Steam has seen a significant jump since the reveal of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion, ballooning up to nearly double where it was just a week ago. Excitement for the Elden Ring expansion has been building for some time, but it appears the first look at the new content is actually getting fans to jump back in and potentially attracting some new players as well.

Elden Ring has revealed roughly how large the Land of Shadow map will be in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion. FromSoftware has long made sizable expansions for its various games over the years, and so it was long assumed that Elden Ring would eventually get DLC of its own.

2022's Game of the Year, Elden Ring, has surpassed yet another impressive milestone of 23 million copies sold. This comes just one day after the full reveal trailer of Elden Ring's hotly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which already sits at over six million views on Bandai Namco's YouTube channel. The thrilling trailer showcases parts of the new Land of Shadow area, as well as some of the fearsome new bosses players will face off against, causing a swell of excitement and hype among fans online.

Elden Ring’s upcoming expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, got its first gameplay trailer, and FromSoftware isn’t easing up on the mystery, or the depth in the new content on the way. 

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has said the studio’s not ruling out making Elden Ring 2 or a second expansion for the blockbuster game.

Fans have discovered a throwback to Dark Souls 2 inElden Ring's Shadow of Erdtree DLC trailer which many might have missed. From new enemies to a brand new map, the new expansion trailer promises a lot to Elden Ring fans, but amid that, some are more excited about a much-requested feature making its return to the Soulsborne genre.

FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki has finally responded to fans' demands for a remake of Bloodborne, but there is a catch. As one of the highest-rated Soulsborne games of all time, Bloodborne enjoys a loyal fanbase, and players have been eagerly waiting to see more from the franchise for years.

According to Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki, developer FromSoftware is not planning a sequel at this time. The latest fantasy action game from the team that brought fans Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series was released in 2022 and became an instant hit. Elden Ring lived up to its predecessors in terms of its gameplay, its dark and mysterious story, and the level of difficulty that has become a signature of FromSoftware and Miyazaki.

FromSoftware's leadElden Ringdesigner, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has confirmed that the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will again feature the Souls series' notorious poisoned swamps. The confirmation follows the company's recent announcement regarding Elden Ring's first major expansion.

FromSoftware has commented on George R. R. Martin's involvement in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, confirming that the upcoming DLC will once again feature lore that the famous author has penned for the studio. However, the Japanese developer did not actually bring back George R. R. Martin to specifically work on the upcoming Elden Ring expansion.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is available to pre-order now and comes in multiple editions, including a $250 Collector's Edition that comes with an 18-inch tall statue, hardcover artbook, and more. Elden Ring fans can also pre-order the DLC's standard edition for a much more reasonable price, which still comes with its own pre-order bonus.

Bandai Namco has officially released the first trailer for the long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, set to launch for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on June 21. Elden Ring first released in 2022 to rave reviews and fans have been waiting for new experiences in the Lands Between ever since.

Bandai Namco and From Software have released the debut trailer for Elden Ring‘s highly anticipated expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.

From Software boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has said he’s “very happy” to see fans calling for a Bloodborne remake.

The release date for Elden Ring‘s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, may have been uncovered.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will possibly be released on June 21, according to a well-known and reliable leaker. This leak comes shortly after Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced that Elden Ring's DLC would get a proper gameplay reveal on February 21 at 7am PST/10am EST.

The long-awaited Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, February 21 at 7am PST. Elden Ring was a massive success in 2022, breaking sales records for FromSoftware and becoming one of the highest-rated games of all time. Unsurprisingly, many fans have been eager to continue their adventures in the Lands Between, and soon they will have the chance to do just that.

From Software will premiere the first trailer for Elden Ring’s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree on Wednesday.

Based on a recent trademark filing change, Elden Ring is now wholly owned by FromSoftware instead of being shared with Bandai Namco Entertainment. Elden Ring originally launched in 2022, becoming the best-selling and one of the highest-rated games that FromSoftware ever developed. Not only was the game a huge successor to Dark Souls, but the shift to an open-world setting helped build upon what was previously featured in the franchise and elevate FromSoftware's pedigree.

From Software has acquired full rights to the Elden Ring trademark from Bandai Namco.

An Elden Ring player recently pointed out an intricate symbolism embedded in the sword wielded by the Elden Beast. This interesting observation about the game’s final boss resonated with the community, who engaged in a discussion about its lore details and other aspects of Elden Ring's expansive world.