Elden Ring, the latest fantasy RPG and soulslike from Japanese developer FromSoftware, has now sold over 25 million copies following its release in February 2022 for PlayStation, Windows PC, and Xbox platforms, Bandai Namco has announced. Shadow of the Erdtree, the game’s first expansion, remains on track for launch next week, on Friday, June 21.
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Shadow of the Erdtree’s versions include:
- Base Editions
- ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree – the standard version of the expansion, available digitally on all platforms.
- ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Edition – Special packaged bundle including the ELDEN RING base game (disc) and the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (digital); physical retail versions are available only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; available digitally on all platforms.
- Premium Editions
- Premium Bundle – includes the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and comes with digital art book and digital soundtrack bonus content for the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.
- Deluxe Edition – includes the ELDEN RING base game, the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and comes with digital art books and digital soundtracks for both the base game and the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.
- Collector’s Edition (Limited Quantity)
- ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition – includes a single voucher code of the selected platform for the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and comes with a (46cm) statue of “Messmer the Impaler,” 40-page physical art book, and digital soundtrack. Quantities of the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition are limited.
A new recap that Bandai Namco shared today, including a CGI trailer that teases some of the expansion’s story:
Expansion description:
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.