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ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree

The ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment.

70%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperFromSoftware, Inc.
PublishersBandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
Release DateJun 20, 2024
$39.99
Peak Players0
Metacritic92
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

Shadow of the Erdtree is a massive expansion that many players consider a full game in its own right, offering exceptional art direction and the signature challenge expected from FromSoftware. However, its reception is currently dampened by significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and stutters that are particularly severe during intense boss encounters. While the scale and value are highly praised, the technical polish and extreme difficulty have divided the community.

Pros

  • Massive content volume and scale that rivals a full standalone game95%
  • Exceptional art direction and high-quality musical score90%
  • Excellent value for the price point given the amount of content provided85%
  • Deeply rewarding and challenging gameplay for veteran soulslike fans80%
  • Innovative boss designs and memorable world-building75%

Cons

  • Severe performance issues including stutters and significant frame rate drops95%
  • Visual effects in boss fights, particularly the final boss, cause hardware lag90%
  • Extreme difficulty spikes that some players find frustrating or unfair70%
  • Technical instability introduced in the latest updates65%

Notable Mentions

  • The final boss's second phase is specifically cited for causing major FPS drops.
  • Many reviewers expressed a desire for a neutral rating option due to the conflict between high content quality and poor performance.
  • The expansion is locked behind one of the base game's hardest bosses, ensuring only experienced players can access it.
Confidence: 75%
Based on the 203 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 24, 2026
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Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$39.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
67%
Last 30 days
39%
All-time positive
70%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews104.1K
Positive: 73.1K (70%)Negative: 31.0K (30%)

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