Summary
FromSoftware has said that development on theElden RingDLCShadow of the Erdtreeis “proceeding smoothly.“Elden Ringis easily one of the biggest game releases of the last five years, proving to be a monumental success in 2022 and still popular to this day. Considering the dizzying successElden Ringhas enjoyed, it’s really no surprise that developer FromSoftware has decided to make DLC for the game.
FromSoftware has a history of developing DLC for its games, releasing critically-acclaimed expansion packs for itsDark Soulstrilogy,Bloodborne, and more. Fans have theorized about potentialElden RingDLC since the game’s early days, and so many were excitedwhenShadow of the Erdtreewas finally announced. Unfortunately, fans are still waiting to learn more about the highly-anticipatedElden RingDLC, with FromSoftware only releasing a single teaser for it so far.
Time will tell whenElden Ringfans will get to learn more about theElden RingDLC, but FromSoftware has provided an encouraging update about the expansion’s progress. FromSoftware parent companyKadokawa Corporation recently touched onElden Ringin an earnings report, stressing that while it’s still not ready to reveal the release date for theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, development is proceeding smoothly. The report also mentioned FromSoftware’sArmored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, revealing that the game has had a strong start with sales expected to grow this holiday season.
“The release timing of DLC forElden Ringhas not yet been announced, but development is proceeding smoothly.”
It’s unclear when fans will get a more substantial update on theElden RingDLC, but a strong possibility is that the expansion will be showcased at The Game Awards 2023. FromSoftware has had a close relationship with The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley over the years, opting to drop the big gameplay reveal trailer for the game at Summer Game Fest a couple of years back and using The Game Awards 2022 to revealArmored Core 6to the masses. Considering this, it would make sense for theElden RingDLC to be showcased at The Game Awards 2023, but it remains to be seen if that will actually happen.Elden Ringfans may want to tune in to The Game Awards on December 7 just in case.
WheneverShadow of the Erdtreeis shown off again, fans will expect to learn the DLC’s release date. It’s possible, though unlikely, thatShadow of the Erdtreewill be releasedbefore the year is out. The most likely scenario is thatElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC will release at some point in 2024, but fans will just have to stay tuned for more information on that front.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
