Tensions in the Souls-like community are palpable as Elden Ring’s anniversary approaches. It alone crystallizes the hope of an announcement, but not only that.
It’s been almost two years since Elden Ring surprised absolutely everyone. FromSoftware’s aura is such that this new license has already promised success among fans of the genre. The Japanese studio had far from expected that it would open itself to a whole new audience. The stellar reviews and George RR Martin’s name undoubtedly had something to do with it, but Elden Ring exceeded all expectations in terms of sales. Given this huge audience response, the announcement of a paid extension was only a matter of time. The Shadow of the World Tree DLC announced on the occasion of the first anniversary is still very mysterious. Everything seems to indicate that this will change soon, but beware of disappointment.
A distant release for Elden Ring DLC?
Rumors surrounding the Elden Ring DLC have become more and more insistent in recent weeks. For good reason, the daily updates reserved for beta testers follow one another, with one of the most recent mentioning the extension directly in the name of its files. FromSoftware is clearly in the kitchen to once again delight players who are clearly hungry. The game’s anniversary on February 22, 2024 seems ideal to satisfy their appetites and make a significant announcement. Recent leaks showed that the studio is clearly preparing something and our little finger tells us that they won’t stop at controllers. However, all this excitement surrounding the DLC and insider hearsay seems to have caused confusion among some players who are expecting this new content to be available quickly, and why not via shadow drop. They will have to lower their expectations.
The famous Elden Ring DLC is actually mentioned in the latest financial report from Kadokawa, FromSoftware’s parent company, that was just released. However, it only appears in the “Medium/Long Term” section of the document in question. In other words, the release wouldn’t happen for a few months. “ We are currently hard at work developing the Elden Ring DLC, but have not yet announced a release date. », explains the company, adding that the expansion will even be “large”. If the launch isn’t expected to happen as quickly as some would hope, all lights remain green for an announcement at the end of the month. We can at least expect a trailer and why not an optimistic release date and a realistic window? See you in a few days to make the preparations.
