Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

FromSoftware, Inc.

PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X|S; Windows (PC)Paid expansion / DLC (requires base Elden Ring)

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

A major paid expansion to FromSoftware’s action‑RPG Elden Ring that adds a large new region called the Realm/Land of Shadow, new bosses, weapons, spells and high‑difficulty encounters. It continues Elden Ring’s dark, mature fantasy tone and supports optional cooperative online play with summoning; the expansion released June 21, 2024. citeturn0search3turn0search0

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

3/5

Content Intensity

4/5

Negatives

•Mature violent content and strong language (not suitable for children)
•high difficulty and occasional platform performance issues reported on some systems. citeturn2search5turn2search1

Positives

•Deep
•high‑quality single‑player content and worldbuilding
•robust character/build customization and optional cooperative multiplayer. citeturn0search3turn0search2

Gameplay Videos

ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME [4K 60FPS] - No Commentary

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Blood and GoreViolenceSuggestive ThemesLanguage.

Online multiplayer/co-op (player summoning); requires platform online services for online play; paid expansion and premium bundle purchases available (in‑store/digital).

PEGI

Violence(regional retail listings commonly show PEGI 16/16+ for this expansion).

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Content is violent, gory and rated M; not suitable for preschool children.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not appropriate. Mature violence, gore, and dark themes make this unsuitable for younger children.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally not recommended. Content and difficulty are aimed at mature teens/adults; parental supervision advised but ESRB rating is M.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Not recommended without strong parental discretion. Themes, violence and language are mature (ESRB M); consider waiting until 17+. Parents should preview gameplay.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for mature teens and adults (17+ in ESRB regions). The expansion is targeted at experienced Elden Ring players — expect challenging combat, dark themes and optional online interactions. citeturn0search3turn2search3