Summary
The second anniversary ofElden Ringis only a few days away, and its highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is now revealed in full force.Elden Ringwas one of the biggest releases of 2022, and the DLC is sure to make a huge splash when it releases this summer.
Shadow of the Erdtree was announced last year in February 2023, a full year after the release of the base game. Since then, FromSoftware has been incredibly quiet about the DLC’s development. Many fans were hoping that the DLC would be released in February of this year as a way to celebrate the game’s two-year mark, but there is no longer any question of when therelease for Shadow of the Erdtreeis. Still, the development time it’s had is sure to be a great sign.
FromSoftware’s silence onElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree broke abruptly with a gameplay reveal trailer that also unveiled its release date of June 02, 2025.
The Wait for Shadow of the Erdtree Might Be a Good Sign
Although waiting for a game or DLC can be frustrating, especially when there are barely any updates from the developer, this could ultimately be a great sign for Shadow of the Erdtree. For the past year,speculation about Shadow of the Erdtreehas been all over the internet, but the long wait for the DLC hints at a massive expansion for fans. That, and its price tag of $40 suggests it has a ton of content.
Shadow of the Erdtree’s Size
The silence from FromSoftware has kept a lot of fans eager for the next bit of information, but there is still something to be uncoded from such a long silence. It’s been made clear thatFromSoftware knows how to craft successful gamesand although it may have been worrying that the silence was a sign of development hiccups, it’s now more likely a sign of the DLC’s size as the trailer insinuates with how much it shared.
After the release ofPhantom LibertygaveCyberpunk 2077a massive upgrade to its story, Shadow of the Erdtree is the next major DLC gamers are waiting for, and FromSoftware’s history promises that the studio will deliver something impressive.The last Shadow of the Erdtree updatefans got before this reveal trailer was back in December when one of the producers stated that the expansion is still far out from release, and now players know about as much as they will before going into the DLC in June.
A Good Omen For Shadow of the Erdtree’s June Release Window
WhenElden Ringreleased in February 2022, it was the biggest slated release for the month, and it overshadowed its fellow competitors. It was quickly noted as one of thebest games to be added to the Soulslike genre, and Shadow of the Erdtree being the biggest release during its launch window would keep any large competitors at bay.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the last big release of this month, for example, and it’s good that Shadow of the Erdtree doesn’t have to go head-to-head with another major launch while enjoying a comfortable June.
Releasing during a window with little competition also allows excited players to purchase the DLC without any concerns about having to choose between multiple big-name titles at the time. Although 2023 was one of the best years for gaming, it felt daunting at times having to choose which new releases to buy, especially with the rising cost of games.
Letting Shadow of the Erdtree stand on its own will give players a better purchasing experience, so long as nothing else is given a release date within that time frame. Until there’s more news revealed, speculation about Shadow of the Erdtree and its many locations and characters will persist.
