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AnElden Ringfan revealed how large its upcoming expansion might be, according to the game’s director. Players are eagerly anticipatingElden Ring’s first official piece of DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, theorizing just how big the new expansion could end up being while they wait. While a lot of information is being kept secret, both developer From Software andElden Ringdirector Hidetaka Miyazaki have shared a few details, giving fans insight into the upcoming experience.
From Software releasedElden Ringin early 2022, and though the game was highly anticipated, no one could have guessed just how earth-shattering it would end up being. Upon release, it was quickly praised for its immersive open world, immense enemy variety, and stunning boss design, withElden Ringgoing on to sell millions of copies worldwide. Continuing off from the success of previous games likeDark Souls,Bloodborne, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twice,Elden Ringacts as the culmination of everything learned and created in past Soulsborne games, with the game set to become even more exciting later this year.
Elden Ringis set to receive its first official expansionlater this summer calledShadow of the Erdtree, and fans are eagerly awaiting their chance to return to The Lands Between, as well as exciting new areas. In anticipation of this expansion, Reddit user YasuhiroK shared an image theorizing how large this expansion could be thanks to information revealed byElden Ringdirector Hidetaka Miyazaki. According to Miyazaki, players can expectShadow of the Erdtreeto be the size of Limgrave, an early-game area inElden Ring.
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A total of 15 “Legacy Dungeons” can fit inside Limgrave, indicating the expansion could end up being quite large and take players dozens of hours to complete. While this simple image may not match the actual size of the expansion, it gives players and fans alike something to look forward to and think aboutasElden Ring:Shadow of Erdtreeapproaches.
Shadow of the Erdtreerolls out forElden Ringthis summerand marks the most exciting period of time for fans since the game’s initial release. While the game already features a daunting amount of content,Shadow of the Erdtreewill allowElden Ringto feel fresh once again. From Software and publisher Bandai Namco released the trailer forShadow of the Erdtreeearlier this year, showing off some exciting new content, characters and, of course, bosses. However, it’s possible characters in the baseElden Ringexperience will also make an appearance inShadow of the Erdtree, albeit with new lore and revamped storylines for players to sink their teeth into.Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree officiallyreleases July 30, 2025.
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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.
