Elden Ring DLC Is Still “A Little Ways Off,” But “Progressing Well”

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is highly awaited among the community, but FromSoftware has been rather silent about the ordeal. There have been no new trailers to showcase the expansion so far, but a developer has finally provided an update to squash the brewing rumors. As reported by Game Watch, FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao was asked about the whereabouts of the DLC; he said it is still “a little ways off.”

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The dev made the statement at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2023 in Japan. He has reassured the fans and clarified that it is “progressing well” despite the long development time. The expansion will also include new battles and characters, which is to be expected. Rumors sprouting from November this year suggested that the DLC was planned for early 2024.

That seems a bit unlikely now after the official remark, but no release window has been given besides the vague assurance. The DLC was initially teased at the start of 2023, so only speculations have filled the gap in between. The nature of the expansion is also still unclear in spite of such a long wait, leaving fans worried despite the statement of the studio. It is unclear how the new lore will tie up with the game and what items will be added.

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Elden Ring has been a thriving Souls-like venture for FromSoftware after opting for an open world for the first time. Its success has propelled it to become the devs’ one of the best-selling titles of all time. The game shifted over 12 million units in just two weeks after launch, with one million sold in Japan alone. Since then, the action RPG has rolled over 20 million copies earlier this year and continues to be among the most loved titles in 2023. 

Getting into Elden Ring and experiencing the first death is quite an adventure in itself. We suggest reading through our 16 best bows guide to obtain the best chances of survival early on. Also, check out the write-up for the best rune farming spots for an easier time with the harsh world of The Lands Between. 

The award-winning title launched to critical acclaim on February 25, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC. eXputer’s Abdul Haddi reviewed Elden Ring with a striking 5/5 score, praising it for stellar combat, beautiful visuals, a large amounts of weapons, and unforgettable boss battles.