Elden Ring ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ DLC Release Date Revealed

After months of speculation, Bandai Namco has finally announced the release date for the much-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which will be available on June 21, today.

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will feature an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow, imbued with mystery, dangerous dungeons, new enemies, weapons, and equipment. Fans of the original game are expected to discover new terrain, face formidable adversaries, and more.

Bandai Namco also announced that several new editions and merchandise will be available later for both “Elden Ring” and its expansion.

Base Editions

• “Shadow of the Erdtree” Expansion – The standard version of the expansion, available digitally on all platforms.
• Elden Ring: “Shadow of the Erdtree” Edition – Special packaged bundle including the Elden Ring base game (disc) and the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion (digital); physical retail versions are available only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; available digitally on all platforms.

Premium Editions

• Premium Bundle – Includes the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion and comes with digital art book and digital soundtrack bonus content for the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.
• Deluxe Edition – Includes the Elden Ring base game, the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion, and comes with digital art books and digital soundtracks for both the base game and the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.
• Collector’s Edition (Limited Quantity)
• Elden Ring: “Shadow of the Erdtree” Collector’s Edition – Includes a single voucher code of the selected platform for the “Shadow of the Erdtree” expansion and comes with an approximately 18-inches (46-centimeters) statue of “Messmer the Impaler,” 40-page physical art book, and digital soundtrack. Quantities are limited, and exclusive to the Bandai Namco Entertainment Store (shipping is restricted to the United States and Canada.)

Exclusive Merchandise Pre-Order (Limited Quantity)

Available only in the Bandai Namco Entertainment Store in very limited quantities, pre-orders are now available for the Elden Ring “Shadow of the Erdtree” Helmet of Messmer the Impaler. This exclusive item includes a one-of-a-kind display piece made for the most discerning, distinguished, and dripped out Tarnished. This elaborate replica helmet of the imposing Messmer the Impaler is crafted with precise detail and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. This item is available only while supplies last and will ship beginning June 28 (shipping is restricted to the United States and Canada). This is a collectible item only and does not include any game content.

Check out below the first official gameplay trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Elden Ring is available now for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.