Summary
The highly anticipated expansion,Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas already broken a Metacritic record ahead of its launch on Friday.Shadow of the Erdtreeventures to a new location called the Land of Shadow and looks set to introduce plenty of new lore surrounding Miquella the Unalloyed, the most powerful demigod inElden Ring, as players follow their footsteps and meet several new followers and have the opportunity to engage in roughly 40 brutal boss battles depending on their actions.
As reported byVGC,Shadow of the Erdtreeis the highest-rated DLC ever onMetacritic, with a current score of 95 based on 56 reviews, and is the most acclaimed FromSoftware DLC release, beating out Dark Souls‘Astorias of the Abyss, which was previously the highest with a score of 89 on the site. On top of this,Shadow of the Erdtreehas claimed the 36th place in Metacritic’s overall list of the highest-rated games of all time.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - FromSoft’s Greatest Hits
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a victory lap for FromSoftware, bringing in elements from past games without losing what made it special.
What Critics Are Saying About Shadow Of The Erdtree
The Expansion Has Been Called “Sequel-Sized”
Critics have been quick to praiseElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s scale and story, withVGCandRock Paper Shotgunessentially calling it a sequel. The Shadow Realm has also been praised for its atmospheric storytelling and intricate world design, with plenty for players to see and do that set it apart from the base game.
Screen Rant’s own review called the expansion a “well-executed victory lap for FromSoftware,” addressing the various elements FromSoft fans will recognize from past games that have returned in Shadow Realm, such asDark Souls-esque level designs that resemble The Duke’s Archives and New Londo Ruins. It also praised the great lineup of boss battles and the inclusion of “some of the most beautiful locations FromSoftware has ever produced.”
Screen Rant’s review also recommends being in thelevel 120-130 range before startingthe DLC.
Considering how well-receivedElden Ringwas upon its 2022 launch, with it scoring similarly highly on Metacritic with a 96, it should come as no surprise that FromSoftware has brought the same level of quality to the game’s expansion. Clearly, whenElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreelaunches on June 21, players will have plenty to look forward to as they prepare to sink many more hours into the game again, exploring the stunning yet deadly new lands.
Source:Metacritic(via.VGC)
Players venture into the shadowed realm of the Land of Shadow to confront new biomes, dungeons, and formidable bosses. Guided by the enigmatic Miquella, they face the terrifying Messmer the Impaler and uncover the dark secrets shrouded beneath the Erdtree’s influence, featuring new weapons, magic, and challenges.
