January 19th 2024.
Is the highly-anticipated DLC for Elden Ring, Shadow Of The Erdtree, finally arriving? There have been a few hints and updates that suggest it may be coming soon. It's been almost a year since the announcement and fans are eagerly waiting for any news on the expansion. However, it seems that developer FromSoftware is keeping things under wraps, which is unusual for them.
When the DLC was first revealed in February of last year, it was simply noted as being in development with no release date. The only update we've received since then was from FromSoftware's producer Yasuhiro Kitao in December, who mentioned that the team still had some work to do but that it was progressing well.
Many were hoping for an announcement at The Game Awards in December, especially since host Geoff Keighley had previously debuted trailers for Elden Ring. However, that didn't happen. But, there is mounting evidence that suggests the DLC may be arriving soon.
Twitter user Ziostorm1 recently pointed out that the Bandai Namco America and Southeast Asia YouTube accounts updated their Elden Ring playlists on January 18th. This could mean that a new video has been added, but not yet made public. This same update was also noticed on Bandai Namco's European YouTube channel on January 15th. Some speculate that this could be a trailer for Shadow Of The Erdtree, possibly announcing a release date or even a surprise release.
In addition, the Steam page for the DLC received a mysterious update on January 11th, labeled as "Unknown App". This is the first update to the DLC page since the addition of a pre-order bonus bundle in May of 2022.
The announcement of new peripherals and memorabilia has also added to the speculation that the DLC may be released in February. A leaked listing for a limited edition Thrustmaster Xbox controller, tied to Shadow Of The Erdtree, was labeled as available in February of 2024. The page has since been taken down, but the image seemed to be legitimate.
Another collectible, from premium figurine designer PureArts, was also announced to be launching in February of 2024. However, there are no details on the collectible itself, leading some to believe it may be related to an unannounced character or item from the upcoming DLC.
February is a significant month for Elden Ring, as the original game was released on February 25th, 2022. The DLC was announced just over a year later, on February 28th, 2023. Could the studio mark the game's second anniversary with the release of the DLC?
While it's best to take these hints with a grain of salt, there is certainly enough evidence to suggest that next month could hold some exciting news for Elden Ring fans.
However, even if the DLC does end up releasing in February, there are still questions about how and when it will be announced. The possibility of a surprise release is almost unheard of for DLC, so it's difficult to guess why From and Bandai Namco would take that route. But, confusion and uncertainty seem to be on-brand for Elden Ring, so maybe that's just how it'll happen.
This all begs the question, what is the best evidence that the DLC will be coming in February? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And don't forget to follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter for all the latest gaming updates.
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