Elden Ring enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats as a mysterious update quietly emerges in the depths of Steam's backend, igniting speculations about the much-anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
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X Spotting
On January 11, Twitter (hereinafer X) user @Ziostorm1 made a noteworthy discovery, pointing to an "unknown app" stealthily finding its place in the DLC section of Elden Ring's Steam page. This revelation, visible through SteamDB, marks the latest DLC addition since the pre-order bonus bundle in May 2022. The cryptic nature of this file raises hopes and questions within the Elden Ring community.
A new Elden Ring DLC package has just been added to Elden Ring within the files for the first time since launch.
— Ziostorm (@Ziostorm1) January 15, 2024
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I’m not saying it’s 100% Shadow of the Erdtree but… There’s a pretty good chance it is. pic.twitter.com/1j6HCVfGQo
The Erdtree's Anticipation and Realities
Despite the thrill of potential Shadow of the Erdtree teases, caution is advised. The DLC, announced in February 2023 and reportedly in development since the base game's 2022 launch, is still in progress. FromSoftware's December 2023 update indicated that while the release is a "little ways off," progress is steady. Though lacking an official release date, fans speculate a February 2024 arrival.
With the Elden Ring anniversary on February 25, 2024, some enthusiasts foresee a possible DLC reveal around this milestone. However, tempered expectations prevail as others opt for a wait-and-see approach.
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