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Shadow of the Erdtree , the highly anticipated expansion to Elden Ring , released this month. Are you ready to rise again, Tainted One? To help you prepare for FromSoftware's biggest expansion yet, we've compiled everything you need to know about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree , from the release date to the trailer, story details, and much more.

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Shadow of the Erdtree: Release Date

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree was released on Friday, June 21, 2024. The official announcement was made on February 21, dispelling any hopes of a February release.

Preload and file size

The preload for Shadow of the Erdtree began on Wednesday, June 19. The DLC takes up 16.502 GB of storage, so make sure you have enough free space for Shadow of the Erdtree .

Story trailer

You can watch the official story trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree here.

Shadow of the Erdtree: Story

At the center of the narrative of *Shadow of the Erdtree* is Miquella, the eternally youthful son of Marika and brother of Malenia, the goddess of rot. Although Miquella is a central figure in the backstory, he never makes a proper appearance in the main game, appearing only in an optional section and in item descriptions.

Cursed to forever retain the body of a child, Miquella sought to remove the curses placed on him and Malenia by the Golden Order. After failing, he left the Order, created the Halig Tree as a counterpart to the Earth Tree, and pupated within it. However, he was kidnapped by his half-brother Mohg, the Prince of Blood, who plotted to awaken Miquella and make her a god. Before this could happen, however, the Tainted One defeated Mohg, leaving Miquella comatose in his cocoon.

In *Shadow of the Erdtree*, Miquella has ventured into the Shadowlands for unknown reasons, and gamers must follow him. The trailer suggests that Miquella awaits the "promised prince" and follows the path of his mother Marika, who once visited this land, which was cleansed in an unsung battle and burned by a character named Messmer.

The latest story trailer reveals that Miquela's journey encompasses betrayal and metamorphosis, leaving both his origins and the Golden Order behind. The "Tyranny of Messmer" hints at a new boss, and Miquela's journey may lead to a transformation that frees him from his cursed existence.

Available platforms

Shadow of the Erdtree is available for digital download on all platforms. Physical editions with the DLC code are available exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Editions and prices

- Standard Edition : Includes the main game and the DLC *Shadow of the Erdtree* for £69.99/$79.99/€79.99.

- Deluxe Edition : Includes the main game, DLC, digital art books and soundtracks for £89.99/$99.99/€99.99.

- Collector's Edition : Includes a statue of Messmer, a 40-page art book and the soundtrack (without the main game) with prices ranging from £224.99 to £249.99.

More interesting facts about Shadow of the Erdtree

- It is FromSoftware's largest expansion to date, with a map larger than Limgrave (not as huge as the Between Lands, but still quite large).

- George R. R. Martin did not contribute to the DLC. Instead, the existing backstory was expanded upon.

- More than 10 new bosses and eight new weapon categories.

- Challenges that rival the infamous battle against Malenia.

- Better connections between the overworld and dungeons.

- Return of the poison swamps.

Step into the shadows, reclaim your glory, and may the flames guide you, Tainted One.