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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Released On: Jun 21, 2024
8.3
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Universal Acclaim Based on 64 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 64 Critic Reviews
94
100% Positive
64 Reviews
64 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Jun 20, 2024
It’s a magnificent piece of art, and does exactly what a DLC should do: accents the main game without feeling out of balance with the original’s level of flash, flair and creativity...The characters, landscapes and goals are all impactful in the right way, and truly there’s no other DLC in recent memory that has captured that essence. Devotees of Elden Ring will adore it, and who knows: maybe it will be just the right incentive for folks who haven’t finished the main game to get their characters into gear.
Jun 18, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree is a fitting tribute to Elden Ring and a stunning finale that manages to surprise and shock us all over again. Those who enjoyed the base game will find much more to get their teeth into. This signs off the Elden Ring chapter of FromSoftware’s journey so conclusively and impressively, that it invokes questions about how they will ever top it again.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 4,302 User Ratings
8.3
79% Positive
3386 Ratings
3386 Ratings
9% Mixed
406 Ratings
406 Ratings
12% Negative
510 Ratings
510 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 4,302 User Ratings
8.3
79% Positive
3386 Ratings
3386 Ratings
9% Mixed
406 Ratings
406 Ratings
12% Negative
510 Ratings
510 Ratings
Dec 3, 2025
Fromsoft outdid itself this time. Elden Ring is the height of gaming! Excellent title!
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PlayStation 5 Nov 25, 2025
Even better than OG game. This is one of the kind. When I think of this DLC I think of it as one of the best DLCs of all time. This DLC is like a sequel - with everything! Its WAST gorgeous map with highly enjoyable exploration. There are several "bioms" with different theme and feeling to it. Music and ambience of the places is magical. Bosses and chunkier enemies are fun. There are several NPCs with questlines which are comparably good with the main game. The price could feel a bit much for a DLC, but I sunk 80+hours to my first playthrough and I would say that games for that price tag giving you usually less. And you couldn ´t say this DLC is just some appendix, it is full-fledged story expansion. My only gripe for console players is that you need to have save saved or be good at speedrunning for reaching the point when you can enter the DLC... I would be glad that FromSoft be in the future more generous with choices for subsequent playthroughs like (yes, you can rant how ridiculous was the state of the game after launch, but they do quite a job on it and the game is quite a looker and runs smoothly) Lord of the Fallen or Lies of P (in the terms of mix and match the equipment possibilities) - you could unlock something during first plathrough and have it ticked somewhere if you choose to for next playthrough. These games are massive and I understand there is a picky community and splendid no-hit-runners and all, but that is not all. Some quality of life things would not dismantle the difficulty or anything, just to have more fun with more weapons and theirs unique move sets. I enjoyed DLC more because i had all smithing stones and I was not bothered to farm somthing, at last! The runes I acquired during playthrough went straight to the smithing stones and I could use any weapon right away. I would really love the idea for the future when you are finding the materials for the "tree of weapons" not for individual weapons - especially when the game is that big as Elden ring or this DLC and you have TONS of nice looking weapons which you will never use because you would just farm something for it(even if you are ok with just lvl24/lvl9 weapon).
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PlayStation 5 Jun 18, 2024
Shadow of the Tree is a real game in its own right, generous, powerful, with almost perfect execution. It manages to completely separate itself from Elden Ring, with an identity of its own and an extremely careful atmosphere. Despite a somewhat "light" ending and a slight imbalance in terms of bosses, we emerge from this adventure with a feeling of exhilaration specific to great journeys. Yet another monument to be added to the long list of From Software masterpieces, a delight of incredible violence, a definitely enchanting journey. Masterful!
Jun 18, 2024
An expansion as complex as Shadow of the Erdtree has no real right to be labeled as a traditional DLC. Two-year long development cycle has spawned another story rich soulslike adventure across the Lands Between, or rather its shadowy counterpart. It is a world truly deprived of grace that unfortunately suffers from a few technical issues too, but it never fails to just simply awe. Prepare to face the hardest From Software bosses to date, explore the most vertically varied biodiverse world and prepare yourself to feel through the sounds of the Shadow Realm.
Jul 8, 2024
Shadow of the Edrtree expansion transported me back to Elden Ring in a surprising and nostalgic way. Two years later the game is still fresh as it's ever been - with unique pacing, artistic style and sense of progression. And if you ever stumble upon some annoying sections, you can always count on your fellow Mimic Tear friend.
Jun 18, 2024
By doubling down on what made the base game so sublime, FromSoftware has crafted an Elden Ring expansion that's just as great as it is familiar. Shadow of the Erdtree delivers more of the same style of content you loved two years ago rather than introducing new ways to engage. That's enough to consider it a fantastic expansion, though it's hard not to feel like you're just going through the motions again. With a new land to explore, a fresh set of bosses to fight, and extra lore to consume, it's so much more Elden Ring.
Nov 25, 2025
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PlayStation 5 Sep 30, 2025
more of the same basically, sadly theres instances were the game punishes you for exploring (going into areas ur not supposed to go yet , cancels and and ends certain quest lines basically forcing you to do another save if you wanna try again). Which goes against the formula that elden ring presented first .
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PlayStation 5 Report
PlayStation 5 Nov 19, 2024
The DLC does not match the quality of the base game at all, given the wonky level scaling and the most tedious and unfair boss design ever seen in a Souls game.
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PlayStation 5 Sep 22, 2024
I've played plenty of other Souls games, and this is the first time I've been genuinely disappointed. I was wary about getting it prior to release (mainly because of the price tag), but after seeing that people thought it was worth it, I finally bit the bullet. I wish I didn't. The whole map is too winding and confusing, with basically nothing in it. New weapons I found were worthless or unable to be used with my build (I guess we're all big fans of INT+FTH in this DLC, huh), bosses felt uninspired or just the same unbalanced junk that has plagued FS games forever (i.e. big enemy that hops around in large room), even mini dungeons with no bosses at the end. My build used a lot of Vigor and heavy armour, plus a shield; I still got melted in two hits by most things. After some hours it started to feel like a chore and I just wasn't having fun anymore. I like hard games, I like challenging myself. This doesn't feel like that. Couldn't even be bothered to finish it. I loved the base game and played it a few times. That won't be happening with this. Wish I'd spent the $50 on something else.
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PlayStation 5 Summary Rise, Tarnished, and let us walk a new path together. An upcoming expansion for ELDEN RING, Shadow of the Erdtree, is currently in development. We hope you look forward to new adventures in the Lands Between.
Rated M for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Jun 21, 2024
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Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
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