Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
News, coverage and analysis tracking Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree across the outlets.
New Elden Ring Project Coming in 2027An expansion for the Elden Ring tabletop board game, titled Elden Ring: Rot and Sorcery, is confirmed for a July 2027 release. This expansion will introduce two new standalone experiences, Machinations of the Witch and Dominion of Rot, featuring bosses like Radahn and Rennala. The game is designed for solo or co-op play for up to four players.
The surprising queerness of Elden RingThis article explores the surprising queerness found within FromSoftware's Elden Ring, focusing on themes of gender identity, fluid relationships, and LGBTQIA+ representation. It contrasts Elden Ring's inclusive world-building with the more restrictive approaches of previous FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls 3, highlighting how characters like Marika/Radagon and Miquella/St. Trina offer complex portrayals that resonate with players exploring their own identities.
FromSoftware parent CEO keeps position following activist investors' disappointment in firm's handling of Elden RingTakeshi Natsuno will remain CEO of Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of FromSoftware, despite a significant drop in shareholder support. Activist investor group Oasis Management had pushed for his removal, citing concerns over Kadokawa's handling of Elden Ring's success and potential profit leakage. The company has stated it will review its management structure and business plans.
Elden Ring 'profit leakage' has Kadokawa investors looking for a new bossActivist investor Oasis Management, now Kadokawa Corporation's largest shareholder, is calling for the ouster of CEO Takeshi Natsuno due to alleged "profit leakage" from Elden Ring's success. Oasis argues that Kadokawa, through its subsidiary FromSoftware, has failed to capitalize fully on its hit titles by partnering with external publishers like Bandai Namco, instead of self-publishing. The company also faced a data leak and a less-than-ideal strategic alliance with Sony.
What it's like beating Elden Ring twice a week for 4 years: "I think it's the greatest game that's…A streamer known as Bushy has completed Elden Ring over 400 times in four years, exploring numerous challenge runs and custom mods. Despite the game's difficulty and FromSoftware's focus on other titles like Armored Core 6, Bushy considers Elden Ring the greatest game ever made and continues to find new ways to play it, even looking forward to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.- 8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAGThis guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Like the Elden Ring publisher shoveling help at fans crushed by the DLC, Mina the Hollower devs tell players how to make…Yacht Club Games has released tips to help players struggling with the difficulty of their indie title, Mina the Hollower. The developers acknowledge the game's challenging nature, drawing comparisons to soulslike games, and have provided strategies, upgrade advice, and highlighted helpful trinkets. This follows a similar move by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware regarding Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's difficulty.
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki teases unannounced games, says the studio should do what it wants as the investor that told Nintendo to charge "99 cents just to get Mario to jump a little higher" fights its parent companyFromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that the studio is satisfied with its current development environment and wishes to continue making the games it wants to create, amidst an ongoing investor dispute involving its owner, Kadokawa. The investor, Oasis Management Company, is pushing for changes in Kadokawa's leadership and strategy, while Miyazaki emphasized the importance of preserving FromSoftware's creative freedom for producing valuable titles, including both announced games like The Duskbloods and unannounced projects.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition preorders are live for Switch 2, so hide your summer plansThe Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, bundling the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with new extras, is now available for digital pre-order on Nintendo Switch 2 and will launch on August 28, 2026. This edition will also be available separately for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The article also speculates on how the demanding game will perform on the new Nintendo hardware.- SUMMER COMES EARLY TO THE LANDS BETWEEN WITH ELDEN RING TARNISHED EDITION DIGITAL PREORDERSElden Ring Tarnished Edition, featuring the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, is now available for digital preorder on Nintendo Switch, launching August 28. The expansion includes new content such as starting classes, armor, and mount customization. The original Elden Ring, a collaboration between FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin, has sold over 30 million units.
- ELDEN RING: Tarnished Edition Content Coming to PCFromSoftware has announced the Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, a bundle that includes the base game and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch on August 28th and will also be available for PC.
$80 Games Are Already HereThe video game market is already seeing $80 games, with Nintendo leading the charge on titles like Mario Kart World and upcoming Switch 2 releases. This trend is fueled by rising development costs and inflation, with analysts predicting more publishers will adopt higher price points. While some companies like Sony and Microsoft have maintained $70 prices, others like Take-Two Interactive have successfully implemented price hikes, suggesting $80 could become the new standard for AAA games.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 9 – The Crew Motorfest, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, REANIMAL, Rico London, Star Ocean: The Second Story R & MoreDaily video game deals for June 9th include discounts on The Crew Motorfest, REANIMAL, Rico London, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Several other titles are also available at reduced prices.
- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 5 – LEGO 2K Drive, Skull and Bones, Monster Hunter Wilds, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & MoreDaily video game deals for June 5th include discounts on LEGO 2K Drive, Skull and Bones, Monster Hunter Wilds, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Additionally, Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest are available for free on the Epic Games Store.
Elden Ring gets a Switch 2 release date and brand new contentThe Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring is now scheduled for release on August 28, including the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and new content. Publisher Bandai Namco delayed the port to allow for performance adjustments. The article also speculates on FromSoftware's future projects, mentioning The Duskbloods as a Switch 2 exclusive and a potential Dark Souls 3 remaster.
Elden Ring's New Tarnished DLC Pack Locked in for AugustFromSoftware is releasing a paid DLC pack for Elden Ring called The Tarnished DLC Pack on August 28, 2026. This pack will include new classes, armor sets, and mount customization options for the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The content will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Includes Expansion, New ClassesElden Ring Tarnished Edition, featuring the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, new classes, armor, and Torrent customization, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026. This edition includes updates from the original 2022 release and aims to provide an enhanced handheld experience after performance adjustments were made. The game was created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin.
Elden Ring For Switch 2 Finally Gets Release Date After Performance-Related DelayFromSoftware has confirmed that Elden Ring will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28 for $80 USD as the Tarnished Edition, including the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This version experienced a delay from its original 2025 release due to performance adjustments. The Tarnished Pack content will also be available for purchase on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on the same date.- Elden Ring finally launches for Switch 2 on August 28Elden Ring is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch on August 28, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This marks the first time the acclaimed action RPG will be available on a Nintendo console.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition launches for Switch 2 in AugustElden Ring Tarnished Edition, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and new bonus content, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. The bonus content, featuring new classes, armor, and mount customization, will also be available separately for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. FromSoftware's critically acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring is also mentioned, alongside the upcoming exclusive Nintendo handheld title, The Duskbloods.