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Father's Day is approaching on June 16, and it's time to finish up Dad's gift box. Make sure to pre-order Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree physical disks for his console to add that special touch. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is the DLC expansion to the award-winning action RPG, releasing globally on June 21 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Elden Ring, developed by From Software and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, originated from a collaboration between game director Hidetaka Miyazaki and acclaimed author George R.R. Martin. The game blends Miyazaki's expertise in creating intricate and challenging gameplay with Martin's flair for rich storytelling and world-building. Announced at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2019, Elden Ring quickly garnered attention for its promise of an expansive open world filled with lore and formidable enemies. Released on February 25, 2022, this perfect title has since set a new standard in the action RPG genre, captivating players with its depth and complexity.

In Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, the story of Miquella is illustrated in a new setting, the Land of Shadow. Players will enjoy an adventure with a high degree of freedom, in various situations full of mysteries and danger with newly added numerous weapons and armor.

Adventure in the Land of Shadow

The land where Marika became God-Queen and where the Erdtree was born.

In the Land of Shadow where the fields and dungeons seamlessly intervene, an adventure filled with abundant freedom and full of mysteries and discoveries awaits.

New threats

Players will confront threatening bosses in the vast fields and elaborate dungeons.

After enduring intense battles, and passing through the brink of death, players will experience an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

Personalized character

The addition of a variety of new weapons, sorceries, and skills will bring freshness to the battles. Players can freely customize the character to match their play style and confront threats with a uniquely personalized approach.

Untold stories

Why did Miquella head to the Land of Shadow?

Along with the drama caused by the characters with various motives, a story that was not told in the Lands Between unfolds.

Photo: Elder Ring X

Also, after mysterious photo of an unknown creature popped up on the game's official Elder Ring X (formerly Twitter), and it's been sparking lively discussions for the second day now. The tweet says: "Fearsome foes of unfathomable power await you in the Realm of Shadow." Fans are discussing with speculating about who this could be in the new DLC, which they've been eagerly awaiting for over two years.

We won't get into that discussion here, but just a reminder that physical copies can be pre-ordered below.