Fans of the critically acclaimed video game “Elden Ring” now have access to a new expansion for the game with the release of downloadable content “Shadow of the Eld Tree” on Friday. The release of the DLC made the game an instant trend, with publisher Bandai Namco US Offered players lore-friendly sick pay That way, they can take a day off to play — some players admitted to taking as much as a week off to play the highly anticipated base game additions to one of the best-selling titles of the year.
Elden Ring is an action role-playing game (RPG) in which players can freely roam an open world called the “Lands Between” from a third-person perspective. According to its developers, sales surpassed 25 million copies earlier this month, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.
The game was initially released in February 2022 and was developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. It was directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and fantasy author George R. R. Martin of “Game of Thrones” fame helped create the game’s background and overall narrative.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is set in the Realm of Shadow and tasks players with searching for the Celestial Myquela. During this quest, players will face off against challenging bosses and have access to a host of new weapons and armor, all while being able to customize their character however they like.
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The player’s character can learn new skills and spells and develop their attributes while exploring dungeons and mountains where secret areas can be discovered on the expanded map.
The playtime it takes to complete Erdtree is estimated to range from around 15 to 30 hours, depending on whether players choose to follow the main plot or complete side quests.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be available to purchase on multiple gaming platforms including PC, XBox Series X/S, and PS5 from Friday, June 21. It will cost users $40 to add the DLC to the base game.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is the first and only expansion for the Elden Ring game developed to date. Development on the expansion was officially announced in February 2023.
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