Shadow of the Erdtree is a major expansion for Elden Ring, the 2022 Game of the Year. In this content, players will enter the "Land of Shadow," a realm obscured by the Erdtree, to embark on a new adventure.
The Land of Shadow — a place of unseen enemies, powerful bosses, and new weapons and armor. Follow in the footsteps of Miquella and uncover the brutal truth behind this hidden world. From vast plains to deep catacombs, the map scale rivals many standalone titles.
- Over 10 new weapon types added
- New combat system: Shadow Realm Blessing
- 10+ highly challenging main story bosses
- Darker, more oppressive yet magnificent visual style
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 / AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 6GB
- Storage: 60 GB available space
RECOMMENDED
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
- Processor: INTEL CORE I7-12700K / RYZEN 7 7700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6800 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
PLAYER REVIEWS
ShadowKiller_2026
Playtime: 156.4 hours
"This isn't just a DLC, it's Elden Ring 1.5. The Messmer boss fight is the pinnacle of Soulslike combat. Every minute of waiting was worth it."
ZenithExplorer
Playtime: 42.0 hours
"Incredibly difficult. The Shadow Tree Blessing system forces you to explore every corner, but that's where the fun of Soulslike games lies."
AshenRider
Playtime: 88.7 hours
"The map design is incredible. Every hidden path feels handcrafted, and the lore payoff in late-game areas is top-tier FromSoftware."
MoonlitNomad
Playtime: 61.3 hours
"Some bosses are brutally hard, but the exploration loop is addictive. If you enjoy discovery over hand-holding, this expansion is perfect."
VoidXBlade
Playtime: 104.1 hours
"Art direction, soundtrack, boss pacing - everything lands. This is one of the strongest expansion packs in modern action RPG history."
