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[digdug2]

Well, it's 40€ on Steam. I hope this a full-blown expansion and not a rip-off.

When has From Software released a DLC that was a rip-off? IMO, never, and I highly doubt they're going to start now.

 

[GermanZepp]

 

[GrayChild]

Already bought the deluxe edition. FROMSoftware are literally the only dev in the industry that will get my money before the damn thing's even out.

 

[sigmaZ]

Now this is a Final Fantasy. Needs more waifus and sempais though

 

[NeverYouMind]

Unless I see something interesting the trailer omitted in a playthrough that is my takeaway. I have already played Elden Ring to death. I hope others enjoy it though.

 

[gow3isben]

Miquella main boss?

 

[Danjin44]

Already bought the deluxe edition. FROMSoftware are literally the only dev in the industry that will get my money before the damn thing's even out.

The DLC is getting physical copy? or is it bundle with base game?

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

The GOAT speaks

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever

Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree finally has a release date: 21st June.

www.eurogamer.net

FromSoft has also developed its approach to field design. Previously the divide between field and dungeon areas was quite distinct. "This time, we wanted to go more in depth and bring a denser and richer level design, which brings these types of layout together a little more seamlessly," said Miyazaki. "There of course will be large open areas, there of course will be legacy dungeons, but we've also experimented with something a little more in-between these as well to bring a more diverse gameplay experience."

Further, there will be over 10 new boss fights, plus plenty of new weapons, equipment and skills to find. And eight new weapon categories have been added to account for new weapon types.

Miyazaki specifically mentioned the infamous Malenia boss fight - an extremely tough, yet optional battle. "So players who look for that sort of challenge in our games will find a challenge on equal footing in the DLC as well," he said.

A new element of progression unique to this DLC area has also been implemented, which further heightens player freedom to walk away, level up, and come back later.

Legacy dungeons... plural

 

[hinch7]

Helldivers 2 out, Rebirth next week, Dragons Dogma 2 next month and this in June. Maybe this year is not so bad for games after all.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

After spending 260 hours getting the platinum trophy with my Holy Knight the question is whether I create a new character from the ground up, looking at some of these seemingly new classes I'm leaning towards doing just that. This might become the greatest DLC of all-time, FROM doesn't miss, 2024 looking to be another banner year after the fantastic 2023

 

[QuantumZebra]

Damn. That's sad

Thank God we have studios like Larian and FromSoft carrying the torch of 90s/early 2000s gaming

 

[Hudo]

FromSoft has an outstanding historic when it comes to DLC for Soulsborne game.

If you liked Elden Ring, there is high chances that you'll love the DLC.

FROM DLC has historically offered great value for the price.
The DLC is some of their previous games isn't just fairly big but actually adds some of the coolest locations and bosses in their respective games.

I don't see why this would be any different

When has From Software released a DLC that was a rip-off? IMO, never, and I highly doubt they're going to start now.

Ah, I found the Kadokawa shareholders. Be at ease, I have already pre-ordered it.

Btw, I found Scholar of the First Sin to be disappointing. But maybe that's just me.

 

[MagnesD3]

Messemer is Rykards and Taniths unborn child who is lord of the Shadow Realm. Calling it now.

 

[SCB3]

Bruh, this was the easiest (most accessible) Souls game out of the bunch.

Nah that was DS3, that game was piss easy until near the end

 

[Shodai]

Thank God we have studios like Larian and FromSoft carrying the torch of 90s/early 2000s gaming

Agreed!

 

[EviLore]

The GOAT speaks

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever

Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree finally has a release date: 21st June.

www.eurogamer.net

Legacy dungeons... plural

"Over 10" new boss fights? I'm guessing that's referring to achievement-level bosses, of which there are 30 in the base game. Would align with multiple legacy dungeons + field content + in-between content.

 

[GrayChild]

The DLC is getting physical copy? or is it bundle with base game?

Got the digital deluxe edition (OST and artbook included). There's physical edition too though.

 

[QuantumZebra]

Helldivers 2 out, Rebirth next week and this in June. Maybe this year is not so bad for games after all.

#blessed

 

[FullMetalx117]

Does the collector's edition have a U.S. release? Can't find on the website but do see european version

 

[tommib]

It takes place in a brand new area of a brand new map, which includes a similar structure to the original game: field areas, legacy dungeons, and other dungeons of varying scale. "In terms of pure surface area, you could think of something larger even than Limgrave in the base game," said Miyazaki.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever

Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree finally has a release date: 21st June.

www.eurogamer.net

 

[digdug2]

Ah, I found the Kadokawa shareholders. Be at ease, I have already pre-ordered it.

Btw, I found Scholar of the First Sin to be disappointing. But maybe that's just me.

I know that you were trying your best to throw a jab here, but I wish I were a Kadakowa shareholder because I'd be rolling in the yen.

 

[rofif]

The original game was so easy, every half arsed individual could finish it (well, people cried rivers bc ds games were too hard for them). I had to cease playing it because bosses were like street food vendors. Let's hope the average retry count will be 200+ this time.

The game itself was about right difficulty. I loved the exploration.
Last few real bosses left a sou taste for me
edi: oh fucking hell that tag. I finished Elden Ring!!! And every souls! I even replayed ds3 + ringed city this year god damnit
edit2: Not even forspoken tag. Only souls fanboys can't handle difficulty complaints

 

[Meicyn]

Yeah, preordering.

 

[Hudo]

I know that you were trying your best to throw a jab here, but I wish I were a Kadakowa shareholder because I'd be rolling in the yen.

Nah, I don't jab. I just shitpost or I don't. That being said, the yen is quite weak right now. So maybe it might be the best time to buy some shares.

 

[Ar¢tos]

When has From Software released a DLC that was a rip-off? IMO, never, and I highly doubt they're going to start now.

Ashes of Ariendel was a 2h turd, but it's more of an exception.

 

[Alebrije]

If this last more than 20 hours From could just have called it Elden Ring 2 and ask 70 Bucks For it and nobody would complain

It seems it's a a Big expansión not the average DLC.

 

[DelireMan7]

Btw, I found Scholar of the First Sin to be disappointing. But maybe that's just me.

Scholar of the First Sin is not really a DLC. It's more a new version of Dark Souls 2
I personally never played it because Dark Souls 2 was a disappointment for me. But the actual DLCs (the Crowns) were pretty cool, actually better than the base game for me.

 

[EviLore]

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever

Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree finally has a release date: 21st June.

www.eurogamer.net

Limgrave was, what, 30-40 hours of content, so bigger than Limgrave and wiith multiple legacy dungeons, should be substantial.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever

Elden Ring DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree finally has a release date: 21st June.

www.eurogamer.net

And you know there is going to be at least 1 underworld like Siofra River and possibly a Crumbling Farum Azula-like place as well.

 

[Caio]

This really is the only day 1 purchase for me I have planned. Nothing else announced even comes close to the level of hype I have for this.

No further words.

 

[balls of snow]

So obvious it was that brother who was mentioned a ton in lore but we never got to see is the main character of the dlc.

 

[Majukun]

not really digging the new bad guy, he ain't no radagon

 

[Alebrije]

Does this expansión Will have it's own platinum throphy?

 

[Dr. Acid Avatar]

Please have ultrawide support, I really disliked having to disable multiplayer just to play the game in all of it's glory on PC. Otherwise I'm going day one on PS5.

 

[R6Rider]

Was so busy yesterday that I missed this announcement.

Can't fucking wait!

 

[Radical Dreamer]

At my birthday haha what a present

 

[RoboFu]

so is messmer Taniths child after she ate Rykard? it seems to fit with snakes and fire.

 

[rofif]

I finally watched the trailer. Looks great as expected...
So I have to replay the damn game before june

 

[MiguelItUp]

US preorder physical/collector's links are live for those interested.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Store

Official Bandai Namco Entertainment Store

store.bandainamcoent.com

 

[rofif]

God damnit.
Now I will have to

 

[Larxia]

Did they finally remove the chromatic aberration? At least in the trailer... Hopefully there will finally be an option to turn it off, it's my biggest problem with this game.

 

[Alex11]

When this shot appeared I had to pause and say "WOW".
The art style of this game just keeps on giving, such good artists they have, fuck me.

 

[Dynasty8]

IGN - Miyazaki: "And again, to our more hardcore players, they will find optional bosses who have been tuned in a similar way to the likes of Malenia, who I'm sure you remember from the base game, who are not crucial."


I have to change my name to LetMeSoloHim now.

 

[Mossybrew]

Hmmm, gonna have to take time off work for this one.

 

[Majukun]

I think I am going to sit this one out. Don't feel like fighting fire giant with a bigger health bar and more phases. No new weapons or spells are even remotely functionally different from what I have already experienced in the base game and with mods. Also, the DLC seems to add no additional backstory and seems different in tone.

I get the sentiment...Elden ring was a big game and I got my fill, need to see something fresh to put another 40 euros on the table

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Well, it's 40€ on Steam. I hope this a full-blown expansion and not a rip-off.

Who are these people?

Oh and got my order in.

 

[nani17]

Getting ready

 

[NeverYouMind]

So obvious it was that brother who was mentioned a ton in lore but we never got to see is the main character of the dlc.

Messmer is not Miquella. Miquella is a God child that never ages and has no combat ability.

 

[geary]

IGN - Miyazaki: "And again, to our more hardcore players, they will find optional bosses who have been tuned in a similar way to the likes of Malenia, who I'm sure you remember from the base game, who are not crucial."


I have to change my name to LetMeSoloHim now.

 

[newtypepilot]

I wonder if one of the locations is Farum Azula, before it became a floating ruins. One of the bosses in the trailer looks like a giant beastman and it uses both lightning and death blight attacks.