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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 2024
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is a 2024 expansion for the 2022 action role-playing title Elden Ring. It was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The expansion presents a new setting, introduces fresh gameplay features, and delves into untold storylines from the original game. In this expansion, players follow the path of demigod Miquella through the Land of Shadow, seeking to understand his vanishing.
Shadow of the Erdtree preserves the open-world format and combat mechanics of Elden Ring while introducing enhancements to items, gear, and magical abilities. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki called it the biggest expansion FromSoftware had ever created, aiming to restore the feeling of exploration found in the base game.
The expansion earned widespread critical praise and reached ten million sales by July 2025. Reviewers appreciated its level design, combat updates, new creatures, and immersive atmosphere, often favorably comparing it to the original. Some players found its difficulty extremely challenging, sparking mixed reactions. Its potential nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 also generated debate. The expansion was released together with the base game for Nintendo Switch 2 as Elden Ring Tarnished Edition in August 2026.
Crew
- Director
- Hidetaka Miyazaki
Details
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Series
- Elden Ring
