Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Release Date Possibly Leaked

After over a year of anticipation, Elden Ring fans may finally learn when the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will launch. A new leak suggests the expansion could be released on June 21 alongside a Game of the Year edition.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Leak

• Originated from a post by reliable leaker billbil-kun on Dealabs
• Claims an Elden Ring Game of the Year edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition will launch on June 21

This leak comes right before the first official Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay trailer premieres on February 21. The 3-minute video promises to showcase what fans can expect from the DLC's content. Many hope a release date will accompany the new footage.

While story and setting details remain mostly under wraps, some key facts have emerged about Shadow of the Erdtree:

• It is rumored to be similar in scope to Bloodborne's The Old Hunters DLC
• Should introduce new areas, bosses, quests, and more to Elden Ring
• Potentially allows players to explore the dreams of certain NPCs
• May extend on existing narrative endings without altering them

A Bit About the Leaker

Billbil-kun has an excellent track record with gaming leaks, lending credibility to the release date rumor:

• Regularly reveals PlayStation Plus monthly free games
• Leaked the Until Dawn remake over a year before its announcement
• He doesn't have firm confirmation but says June 21 makes sense based on special edition plans

Hopefully, the gameplay trailer coming on February 21 will confirm if the June 21 launch date is accurate. Even if not set in stone yet, the leaked special editions signal the DLC can't be more than a few months away.

Elden Ring fans have waited patiently for a return to the Lands Between. While anticipating the trailer and possible launch date, Hollows would do well to temper expectations. But come June 21 at the latest, Tarnished will again embark on their destined path.