Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (2024)

FromSoftware

Expansion of Elden Ring

Nintendo Switch 2 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S

4.52 from 518 ratings · #92 top rated on Grouvee

820 members have it in their collection · 78 playing now · 142 backlogged · 223 wish listed

How long? Main story 38h · with extras 60h · 100% 65h (from 31 logged playthroughs)

The Shadow of the Erdtree is a fully-fledged expansion that features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow. It adds a whole new map with 70 new weapons, ten new shields, 39 new Talismans, 14 new sorceries, 28 new incantations, 20 new Spirit Ashes, 25 New Ashes of War, 30 new armour sets, and new consumables and craftables.
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Release dates

  • Jun 21, 2024 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
  • 2026 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch 2

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SatsugaiDeAtsu

Review SatsugaiDeAtsu 5/5 · Apr 18, 2026

Elden Ring the Sequel

The last miquella and radhan gay shit was totally uncalled for but the dlc was perfect because of its immersion, duration and additional content. The game's experience was addicting and I am eager to play the NG+

Sepix

Review Sepix 5/5 · Feb 27, 2026

A Living Painting of Ruin

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree feels like the natural continuation of Elden Ring. Rather than reinventing the formula, it refines and expands it where necessary. The result is remarkably cohesive.

What stands out most is the world design and visual direction. At times, it feels like moving through a living Hieronymus Bosch painting—grotesque, surreal, and strangely beautiful. The environmental …

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree feels like the natural continuation of Elden Ring. Rather than reinventing the formula, it refines and expands it where necessary. The result is remarkably cohesive.

What stands out most is the world design and visual direction. At times, it feels like moving through a living Hieronymus Bosch painting—grotesque, surreal, and strangely beautiful. The environmental density and artistic ambition are extraordinary. From beginning to end, it delivers a consistently grand experience.

The difficulty remains part of the equation. Toward the final stretch, it became overwhelming for me, and I did not complete every challenge. That does not diminish the achievement. As a combined work, Elden Ring and its expansion secure a lasting place in gaming history.

It is also worth noting the scope of what was added relative to its price. The amount of meaningful content stands in sharp contrast to many contemporary expansions. As a package, Elden Ring alone is excellent; with Shadow of the Erdtree, it becomes something exceptional.

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kalefingers

Review kalefingers 5/5 · Dec 24, 2024

9.5/10 Really the best DLC I've ever played. There is not much to criticize here other than it's kinda crazy to keep track of the NPCs