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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Explained 

With Elden Ring’s highly anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, just around the corner, many players are wondering when they can download the expansion. This guide breaks down the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date.

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In Shadow of the Erdtree, players will explore the dark and mysterious Land of Shadow. This is a new area introduced in the DLC. The storyline centers around Miquella and his conflicts in this new realm. However, Shadow of the Erdtree will not be a standalone expansion. Players need to own the base game to access the new content.

Elden Ring DLC Release Date 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is set to release on Thursday, June 21, 2024. Although the exact time of release has not been confirmed, we have an idea based on how From Software launched Elden Ring back in 2022. When the base game launched, console players on the East Coast got it at midnight.

For players in the United States, this translates to 9:00 pm Pacific Time and 12:00 pm Eastern Time. This has also typically been the release plan for most games of this nature. While it’s safe to assume that the DLC will follow the same format, From Software has yet to confirm launch plans for the expansion.

For your convenience, though, we have broken down the likely Elden Ring DLC release times per region in the table below:

RegionTimeDate
US9 pm (PDT), 12:00 am (EST)Thursday, June 21, 2024 (PDT)
Friday, June 22, 2024 (EST)
UK5:00 am (GMT)Friday, June 22, 2024
Japan1:00 pm (JST)Friday, June 22, 2024
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Expect new spells, techniques, and a revamped leveling system tailored to the Land of Shadow. This means it’ll be a fresh experience even for those on New Game Plus. This expansion promises to deepen the Elden Ring lore while introducing mechanics that will keep both new and veteran players engaged.

With its rich narrative and challenging content, Shadow of the Erdtree is set to be a significant addition to the Elden Ring universe, making June 21, 2024, a date eagerly awaited by fans worldwide.

Elden Ring is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Shadow of Erdtree DLC expansion appears on June 21, 2024. 


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