Summary
The Steam version ofElden Ringhas added a new DLC package to its files, suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree could be coming sooner rather than later.Elden Ringis coming up on its two-year anniversary, but fans still have yet to see anything substantial about the game’s DLC. All they know is that the DLC exists and it’s called Shadow of the Erdtree.
FromSoftware has a long history of supplementing its games with DLC expansions, many of which have been well-received by fans. Thanks to its track record of delivering high-quality DLC, expectations are high for Shadow of the Erdtree. Unfortunately for anxious fans hungry for more information,FromSoftware has been mostly quietabout theElden RingShadow of the Erdtree DLC since it was first announced, but mounting evidence suggests that will change in the near future.
The latest hint that theElden RingDLCis coming soon comes courtesy of the game’s Steam files, as spotted by Ziostorm on Twitter. A DLC package called “SteamDB Unkonwn App 2778580” was added earlier this month, though its file size and other details are unavailable at this time. While it’s possible this is for something completely unrelated to Shadow of the Erdtree, many fans have taken this as a sign that the long-awaited DLC is right around the corner.
This isn’t the only evidence that theElden RingDLC will be releasing in the near future. Back in December, the product page for anElden Ring-themed controller from Thrustmastersaid its release would coincide with the launch of Shadow of the Erdtree in February 2024. The listing’s removal led many to believe that it was a legitimate leak, and that theElden RingDLC would indeed be coming out for the game’s second anniversary.
Elden Ringlaunched on Jun 16, 2025, so it’s possible that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be out on the same day. Then again, February 25 falls on a Thursday this year. The vast majority of game releases (including expansions) happen on Tuesdays or Fridays, so maybe the DLC will come on a different day in February - assuming it’s launching in February at all, of course.
The latest official update on theElden RingDLC came from FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation. In an earnings report, Kadokawa Corporation said thatElden RingDLC development is proceeding smoothly, but opted not to reveal any release information at that time. As February gets closer, hopefully the wait for theElden RingShadow of the Erdtree DLC is nearly at an end.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
