And so it's finally here: actual moving pictures of Shadow of the Erdtree, the next chapter of Elden Ring. Almost a full year since FromSoftware confirmed DLC was indeed in the works for its esteemed action RPG (and roughly two years since the base game's release), we've been given our first look at our next steps beyond the Lands Between. Better still, we've got a launch date too – June 21, 2024.
As predicted, Miquella will be the star of this show – one that is sequel-sized, set in a new location at about two-thirds of the main game's stature – and, for me, this is a branch of Elden Ring's speculative narrative that needs to be explored. Truth be told, Miquella's story is the only branch of Elden Ring lore that actually needs to be explored.
