Highlights

  • FromSoftware is working on an expansion for Elden Ring called Shadow of the Erdtree, which will feature new battles and characters.
  • The development progress for the expansion is going well, although producer Yasuhiro Kitao admits it is still a ways out from release.
  • Fans are hopeful that more information about the expansion will be revealed soon, possibly at upcoming gaming events like The Game Awards.

While speaking at the PlayStation Partners Awards, FromSoftware and Elden Ring producer Yasuhiro Kitao provides a small update on how the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is progressing. One of the highlights of 2022 was FromSoftware's massive open world title, Elden Ring, which went on to win a ton of awards both from critics and fans alike. While Elden Ring has plenty to do and encourages multiple playthroughs based on all of the different possible play styles and classes, fans have been clamoring for more content.

Thankfully, FromSoftware is ready to oblige those requests after it announced a new expansion known as Shadow of the Erdtree early in 2023 through a seemingly random Tweet. However, not much else has been revealed about the expansion outside of a screenshot and a slight update in early November. Many fans assumed a trailer would surface at one of the many Summer and Fall gaming conventions, like Gamescom or Summer Games Fest, though the events have largely come and gone without any news. However, FromSoftware has provided another development update on Elden Ring's expansion, leaving fans hopeful that a bigger reveal looms.

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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Update

Speaking to Game Watch during the PlayStation Partners Awards, translated by PCGamesN, FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao provided an update on how Shadow of the Erdtree is progressing. Kitao admitted that the expansion is still likely a ways out, though development progress is going well. Without revealing too much else, Kitao did mention that, similar to what the studio did with the Bloodborne expansion known as The Old Hunters, Shadow of the Erdtree will feature new battles and characters for Elden Ring players to experience, though stopped short from providing any details.

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Kitao also commented on the development side of the studio, revealing that FromSoftware's stance hasn't changed over the years as the studio continues to "work diligently to create something interesting and valuable." The members of the studio were surprised at the response to Elden Ring and how many people ultimately played it. For Kitao, he remains grateful that so many players took an interest in the game, admitting that he had no other words besides gratitude.

With 2023 quickly approaching the end of the year, many Elden Ring fans remain hopeful that it'll make some sort of appearance next week at The Game Awards. While Geoff Keighley has been trying to distance the show away from the use of World Premiers, Microsoft has been hyping up Xbox fans by teasing big announcements at the showcase. Nothing has been specifically said, but fans have been speculating Microsoft could not only be showing off updates for major first party titles like Hellblade 2, but the company could also finally announce Activision games getting added to Game Pass as well.