[UPDATE: The leaked June 21 release date has been proven accurate by the new trailer. Original story follows]
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will possibly be released on June 21, according to a well-known and reliable leaker. This leak comes shortly after Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced that Elden Ring's DLC would get a proper gameplay reveal on February 21 at 7am PST/10am EST.
As many fans know, Elden Ring is nearing two years since its release in February 2022 and one year since the DLC's announcement in February 2023. This led many fans to believe that news would come this month, but it was hard to say given the game's barebones marketing scheme. While it went from 0 to 100 really fast, the anticipation rose just as quickly, and it could be a very busy time for the community between this reveal and the purported release date.
The date of June 21 comes from Dealabs' Billbil-kun, who has reliably leaked details regarding PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, and more in the past. That doesn't mean fans shouldn't take this information with a grain of salt, but if there's any leaker who has earned the benefit of the doubt, it's Billbil-kun. However, it's worth noting that Billbil-kun isn't entirely confident about this release date, but they deduced this information because new editions of the game are set to release on that date, according to their report. They found information indicating a Game of the Year Edition of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC included, is set to release on June 21, while a Collector's Edition for Shadow of the Erdtree drops on that same date. Pinpointing that date as its actual release date alongside these new editions is not far-fetched.
New Rumors and Developments for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
- Confirmed gameplay reveal: February 21
- Possible release date: June 21
- A new GOTY Edition and Collector's Edition
According to Billbil-kun, the GOTY edition is priced at 79.99 euros and the Collector's Edition at 259.99 euros. This translates, roughly, to $86.47 and $281.05 USD, likely putting these prices around $89.99 and $299. Of course, fans will be able to purchase the DLC independent of these editions as well. Billbil-kun couldn't find what comes in this Collector's Edition either, although it would likely be different from Elden Ring's standard Collector's Edition, but luckily, fans don't have long to wait.
If Billbil-kun was able to find this information, it would make the already good chance of the release date being revealed in the trailer a much better one. Of course, at nearly three minutes, fans will likely get to see some if some of the rumored content for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC holds up, such as it introducing a new area, being colossal in scope, and featuring boss battles with Miquella (and many others, no doubt). Either way, it's an exciting time for the community.
Elden Ring
- Released
- February 25, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours
- Metascore
- 96
