The discharge of Shadow of the Erdtree marks the one and solely DLC for Elden Ring. As befitting a sport that’s virtually unimaginable to navigate with out guides, the DLC’s launch time can be considerably byzantine, with staggered rollouts relying on the place you reside and what platform you’re enjoying on.
Right here’s when Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC releases in your time zone.
Shadow of the Erdtree launch time: When does Elden Ring DLC launch?
The discharge time for Elden Ring differs relying on which platform you’re enjoying on.
Elden Ring DLC PlayStation and Xbox launch time
On PlayStation and Xbox, Shadow of the Erdtree will go stay at midnight native time on Friday, June 21, in most areas all over the world, in accordance with a graphic posted to social media by developer FromSoftware.
The exception is the US the place, as soon as it hits midnight native time on the east coast, the DLC will go stay on console for the entire nation (which means these of you on the west coast will be capable of play as of 9 p.m. PDT on June 20).
Elden Ring DLC PC launch time
In the meantime, on Home windows PC, Shadow of the Erdtree launches midnight CEST on Friday, June 21 on the identical time all over the world. Right here’s when that’s in your time zone:
- 3 p.m PDT on June 20 for the west coast of North America
- 6 p.m. EDT on June 20 for the east coast of North America
- 11 p.m. BST on June 20 for the U.Okay.
- 12 a.m. CEST for western Europe / Paris
- 7 a.m. JST on Might 30 for Tokyo
UPDATE (June 20, 6 p.m. EDT): It’s now stay on PC, and for these on consoles outdoors of North America! For these now enjoying, we have now an interactive map and an explainer on what to do first in Shadow of the Erdtree that will help you get your bearings, from discovering DLC map fragments to Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ash areas.
What to anticipate from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
As described in Polygon’s Shadow of the Erdtree preview and preliminary impressions, the DLC is basically “extra Elden Ring.” For probably the most half, which means: sprawling dungeons, relentless enemies, and an enormous sense of discovery.
For one factor, in accordance with our preview, the enlargement is considerably harder than the bottom sport. There are new forms of collectibles within the combine (together with power-ups referred to as Scadutree Fragments). Narratively, Shadow of the Erdtree focuses on Miquella, whom you could know because the brother of Malenia, one of the infamous boss fights from the bottom sport.
We’re a bit near the wire, however for those who’re nonetheless preparing for the enlargement, see our guides on find out how to entry Shadow of the Erdtree and find out how to put together for the DLC. On the very least, you’ll have to defeat Radahn and Mohg — one thing roughly two-thirds of gamers haven’t accomplished. Good luck!