And the moment has finally arrived: Elden Ring DLC trailer livestreamed by BANDAI NAMCO Europe YouTube channel!
The 16-hour wait for the highly anticipated 3-minute long premiere of Elden Ring DLC trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree, which was announced months ago, is over. Fans of souls-like games around the world can no longer count the number of times they’ve finished the series’ open-world game: Elden Ring.
And now we finally know a little bit about the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree thanks to the Elden Ring DLC trailer.
Here are the notes from the premiere.
What did we see in Elden Ring DLC trailer?
While nothing’s official yet, this tantalizing glimpse suggests an epic continuation of our journey through the Lands Between. Let’s break down the key takeaways and fuel the flames of speculation!
Miquella’s dreamworld and a shattered Erdtree
The Elden Ring DLC trailer strongly hints that we’ll be delving into the enigmatic realm of Miquella, the Empyrean demigod known for his attempts to defy the Greater Will. We see a mysterious egg at Mohg’s arena, potentially a portal, and a haunting image of Miquella’s portrait. Could we be entering his dreams or a twisted reality built around him?
More alarmingly, the once-golden Erdtree appears blighted. Has the Frenzied Flame consumed it entirely, or is some Deathblight-infused corruption at play? This devastated landscape implies a world on the brink and sets a grim tone for the adventure.
Intriguing new faces and familiar locales
The Elden Ring DLC trailer teases a cast of intriguing new characters. A figure resembling a young Rennala could hold clues to the past or even a connection to Miquella. Additionally, a Carion Manor reference suggests we might revisit that unsettling locale: Will we delve into its secrets or face a new threat from within its walls?
Epic boss encounters and expanded combat
Get ready to test your mettle, Tarnished! The Elden Ring DLC trailer showcases fearsome new bosses, including a colossal figure reminiscent of the Fire Giants – could this be their ancestral homeland?
Another adversary seems to combine the destructive power of Deathblight and lightning, a lethal mix sure to challenge even seasoned players.
The main antagonist, rumored to be named Mesmer, appears to wield death-related flames and bears likeness to Malenia. Is this twisted offspring out for revenge, or is their ambition even darker?
Fans of unique builds will be thrilled to see hints of a martial arts archetype and new weapon types. A Throwable cauldron implies explosive possibilities, while a crossbow-like weapon could usher in ranged combat options.
Unanswered questions and speculation
As with all things FromSoftware, the trailer raises more questions than it answers:
- Is this truly Miquella’s dream, or is some other force manipulating his image?
- How did the Erdtree succumb to this blight, and what are the consequences for the Lands Between?
- Are the new characters allies, adversaries, or something more ambiguous?
- What lore revelations await, and how will they connect to the mysteries of the main game?
While we eagerly await official confirmation and more details, this tantalizing leak has undoubtedly ignited excitement for Shadow of the Erdtree. The potential for exploring Miquella’s enigmatic world, facing fearsome bosses, and expanding our combat options has us ready to brave the Lands Between once more.
When is Shadow of the Erdtree release date?
We finally got the long-awaited Elden Ring DLC trailer and together with it, the Shadow of the Erdtree release date has been officially confirmed!
FromSoftware has officially announced the DLC expansion for Elden Ring as 21 June 2024 during the DLC’s premiere on YouTube.
Elden Ring DLC preorders are open
The wait is over, Tarnished! FromSoftware has officially opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC, “Shadow of the Erdtree”.
Dive deeper into the Lands Between and prepare for thrilling new challenges with:
How many copies did Elden Ring sell?
Elden Ring has been a phenomenal sales success, exceeding expectations and breaking records. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. This places it among the best-selling games of all time.
According to SteamDB, Elden Ring has achieved a staggering peak of over 950,000 concurrent players at launch on Steam alone, making it one of the most-played games in Steam’s history.
Elden Ring’s sales figures are a testament to its quality, the dedicated FromSoftware fanbase, and its ability to capture the attention of a wider gaming audience, and all thanks to the Elden Ring DLC trailer premiere lots of gamers are expected to return back to the game together with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree.
If you are completely new to this amazing, and probably one of the hardest open-world games ever, don’t forget to check out our coverage on Elden Ring story progression route and all endings guide as FromSoftware usually does not directly tell gamers which way to go to enhance the exploration feeling within their games.
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