Elden Ring’s highly anticipated expansion “Shadow of the Erdtree” may launch sooner than expected, according to a credible leak ahead of the DLC’s official trailer reveal today.
Reliable industry insider ‘billbil-kun’ claimed on a French forum that June 21, 2023 is likely the release date for Shadow of the Erdtree. This assertion is based on billbil-kun’s info that Elden Ring Game of the Year and Collector’s Editions, both containing the DLC, will debut on that date.
While unconfirmed, billbil-kun boasts an accurate track record leaking game announcements and launch details early. Their leak provides the first indication of when eager fans can finally experience Elden Ring’s new content.
Waiting for Answers
Speculation around the DLC has steadily built since FromSoftware first announced Shadow of the Erdtree in February 2022, a year after Elden Ring’s original launch. Cryptic Steam updates further fueled anticipation recently, though no concrete details were given.
If the June 21 date proves accurate, it will come 16 months after Elden Ring first captivated audiences as 2022’s Game of the Year. The expansion will offer the critical chance to reignite interest and bring lapsed players back into the Lands Between.
With the DLC trailer premiering shortly, fans hope to finally get clarity on Shadow of the Erdtree’s scope, story, areas, and enemies. But this leak suggests the release date itself may already be locked in.
More Epic Adventures Await
For those who thoroughly explored everything Elden Ring’s vast open world had to offer, the promise of substantial new content is enticing. While the base game delivered an enormous 100+ hours experience, more adventures in the shattering mythos still await.
FromSoftware is renowned for high-quality expansions that complement the core game with imaginative new challenges. If Shadow of the Erdtree lives up to that pedigree, Elden Ring could soar to even greater heights.
While anticipating official confirmation, hollows can rejoice that the DLC’s magical return to the Lands Between likely sits just over the horizon. The long wait nears its end.
