Highlights
- A new trailer for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC teases a darker chapter with intriguing lore, new foes, and a captivating score.
- Shadow of the Erdtree appears to focus on Miquella's sacrifice and hints at betrayal and covert war, offering players a deeper narrative.
FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer for the highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, setting the stage for an epic and darker chapter in the game's lore. The new Elden Ring trailer features a series of captivating scenarios, diverse locations, and formidable foes, accompanied by a powerful score.
Elden Ring is an expansive action RPG developed by FromSoftware, renowned for its gameplay and world-building. Set in the vast, open world of the Lands Between, the game combines the intricate, interwoven level design and intense combat mechanics characteristic of FromSoftware titles with the freedom of exploration afforded by an open-world format. Shadow of the Erdtree is a forthcoming Elden Ring expansion, set to be released on June 21, that promises to delve deeper into the game's lore, focusing on the enigmatic Erdtree and its influence over the Lands Between.
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The recently released Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree trailer appears to delve into the more secretive and shadowy aspects of Elden Ring's narrative and lore, centering on Miquella, one of the most enigmatic figures from the original game. The trailer hints at themes of seduction, betrayal, and an ongoing covert war devoid of grace or honor. Moreover, it mentions Miquella's decision to abandon his divine, golden nature and immense power, suggesting a profound sacrifice, likely in response to a new antagonistic force symbolized by Messmer’s flame.“And so kindly Miquella would abandon everything. His golden flesh, his blinding strength. Even his fate.”
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Story Trailer
Elden Ring’s character Miquella is primarily known through his connections to other significant characters such as Malenia, his sister, and Mohg, the Lord of Blood, his half-brother. Miquella's efforts to create a new Order, the Haligtree, and his subsequent abduction by Mohg, who sought to use Miquella for his own sinister purposes, were key elements of Elden Ring's story. The new DLC is expected to explore Miquella's fate further and uncover the unseen conflicts that lie within the shadow of the Erdtree. The trailer's closing lines suggest that players will be invited to join Miquella on a perilous journey, uncovering hidden truths and the darker elements of the Golden Order. The struggle against tyranny and the deeper mysteries of the Elden Ring universe will be at the forefront of this new adventure.
With this upcoming DLC, FromSoftware continues to expand the boundaries of the game’s universe, providing Elden Ring players with fresh enemies, challenges, and a deeper narrative. Shadow of the Erdtree is poised to be a substantial addition to the game. Nevertheless, players will need to wait until June 21 to discover what FromSoftware has in store for them.
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set in a world co-created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the influential Dark Souls video game series, and George R.R. Martin, the author of the best-selling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. This collaboration between two renowned creators has resulted in FromSoftware's largest game to date, filled with danger and discovery at every turn. Hidetaka Miyazaki, president and game director of FromSoftware, has a history of directing highly acclaimed games in franchises such as Armored Core and Dark Souls.
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment , From Software
