Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Burning Questions, Answered

Elden Ring

By Erik Petrovich

Published Jun 5, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is right around the corner – and if pre-release player counts are anything to go by, it's likely to be one of the biggest releases of 2024. There are a lot of Shadow of the Erdtree questions that many players have, though, like how to start the Elden Ring DLC, what to do to prepare, what each edition contains, and how much Shadow of the Erdtree costs.

Elden Ring Shadow Of the Erdtree DLC story trailer screenshot

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This guide answers a variety of these most common Shadow of the Erdtree questions based what we know about the Elden Ring DLC so far. Much of this information comes from available trailers and official information revealed by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware, though some of these Shadow of the Erdtree FAQ answers are based on speculation from industry previews.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Frequently Asked Questions

When Is The Shadow of the Erdtree Elden Ring DLC Release Date?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree releases on June 21, 2024 worldwide.

How Much Does Shadow of the Erdtree Cost?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will cost $39,99 to purchase, but requires you to own the base game, which normally costs $59.99.

The Shadow of the Erdtree Bundle, which includes the base game, will be available on launch for $79.99.

Enhanced editions include the Premium Edition, includes extra content for Shadow of the Erdtree and the DLC itself, while Deluxe Edition contains the Premium Edition contents and the original game.

What Is Included In The Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition?

The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition includes the original game, the DLC, and the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle.

The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle includes the Digital Artbook and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Digital Soundtrack, as well as the Miquella's Ring Gesture.

Buy the Premium Bundle if you already own the game and want an enhanced edition, but buy the Deluxe Edition if you don't already own Elden Ring.

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What Does Shadow of the Erdtree Add To The Base Game?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will add new areas, bosses, NPCs and secrets to find in the Land of Shadow, as well as more than a hundred new weapons under eight new categories and lots of other new equipment for players to try out.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will feature a new upgrade system unique to DLC areas, and a story that follows the footsteps of the empyrean Miquella.

How Many Shadow of the Erdtree Bosses Are There?

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have revealed that there will be more than 10 major, necessary bosses in the Elden Ring DLC, and many more in side areas and dungeons .

How Large Will The Shadow Of the Erdtree File Size Be?

The Shadow of the Erdtree download will require approximately 15 to 16.5 GB of free space on your hard drive or, preferably, SSD.

The base game of Elden Ring is around 45 GB, making for a total of around 60 GB free space for both the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree.

Is It Possible To Pre-load Shadow of the Erdtree?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be available to pre-load on all platforms on June 19, 2024, two days before it releases on June 21, 2024.

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What Are The Elden Ring DLC Requirements?

Your character must have defeated Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood , to enter the Elden Ring DLC. Once these Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree requirements have been met, you must interact with the Withered Hand of Miquella in Mohg's boss arena, which will transport you to the Land of Shadow.

What Level Should I Be For Shadow of the Erdtree?

It is recommened to reach at least Level 125, but not go above 150 to engage in PvP. Additionally, to prepare for Shadow of the Erdtree, it's a good idea to find plenty of upgrade materials and Larval Tears , as well as powerful weapons and talismans and other equipment.

How Long Will Shadow Of The Erdtree Be?

Previews for Shadow of the Erdtree were around three hours long, and some previewers were able to finish the area and two legacy dungeons presented in that time.

Depending on your skill, the length of the Elden Ring DLC is likely to be anywhere from a few dozen hours to nearly a hundred hours long.

Based on his preview, Souls creator Iron Pineapple estimated that the DLC could be half as long as the main game, so if it took you around 150 hours to beat it, it will take around 70 to 80 hours to beat the DLC.

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How Big Will Shadow Of The Erdtree Be?

Though official claims place the game at being around the size of Limgrave , though previewers have found that the game contains several large overworld areas that are densely packed with side areas and content.

The game is likely to be significantly larger and more in depth than we are officially told – game producer Yasuhiro Kitao infamously claimed it would take only about 30 hours to beat the base Elden Ring, after all.

Is There A Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer?

There are two Shadow of the Erdtree trailers currently available.

The initial reveal of SOTE, the Elden Ring DLC Official Gameplay Trailer , released on February 21, 2024.

The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer , which focuses on the lore and worldbuilding aspects of the DLC, released on May 21, 2024.