Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the first DLC for the Souls-like game developed by From Software. This update brings an original story with up to 40 hours of additional gameplay, along with new plots, weapons, items, and unexplored areas, as well as extra bosses. Additionally, the patch also includes improvements to the inventory, bug fixes, and changes to existing artifacts and weapons.
The expansion is available for purchase starting at R$154.99 on PC via Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. To play, it is necessary to have the base game, which is available on all these platforms.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is set in the Land of Shadows and features an original story focused on Miquella, a cursed being with the body of a child for eternity. Miquella sets out in search of a solution to her curse and that of her sister, Malenia, who is affected by the Crimson Rot. The plot also involves Messmer, the Impaler, one of Marika’s children and the main antagonist of the story.
The DLC includes a new map, bosses, spells, and new items, offering up to 40 hours of additional content for those who want to explore everything the game has to offer.
One of the changes introduced by the DLC is in the inventory, which has been improved to facilitate gameplay. Newly acquired items are marked with an “!” Additionally, a new tab called “Recent Items” allows players to analyze recently obtained artifacts.
There was also a difficulty balancing adjustment to meet player demands. From Software released a patch that revised the scaling of attack denial curves and damage from the Shadowtree Blessing talisman. This made the DLC playing experience a bit more enjoyable and met community requests.
The game’s weapons and abilities have also undergone adjustments, mainly in PvP, affecting the damage of certain spells and dual-wield weapon balance, depending on the opponent.
Finally, the developer fixed various bugs that affected weapon characteristics, abilities, menus, and other game functionalities, enhancing the overall experience.
With information from GameSpot, GamesPlanet, and Bandai Namco.
