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February 22, 2024

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

FromSoftware, Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware to Release

Downloadable Content “SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” for “ELDEN RING” on June 21, 2024

Pre-orders begin today. Latest trailer and product information also available.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Nao Udagawa) and FromSoftware, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Hidetaka Miyazaki) announced that the co-developed action RPG "ELDEN RING" (Japan published under FromSoftware, Inc. / all other regions published under Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.), will be releasing its downloadable content (hereinafter “DLC”) “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” on June 21, 2024 (Friday) worldwide. Pre-orders will begin today, Thursday, February 22, 2024.

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New adventures begin in "ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE"

In "ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE," the story of Miquella is illustrated in a new setting, the Land of Shadow. Players will enjoy an adventure with a high degree of freedom, in various situations full of mysteries and danger with newly added numerous weapons and armor.

Official website:https://www.eldenring.jp/

"ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE" Product Information

PROLOGUE

The Land of Shadow.

A place obscured by the Erdtree.

Where the goddess Marika first set foot.

A land purged in an unsung battle.

Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame.

It was to this land that Miquella departed.

Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage.

Of all things Golden.

And now Miquella awaits

the return of his promised Lord.

GAME OUTLINE

Adventure in the Land of Shadow

The land where Marika became God-Queen and where the Erdtree was born.

In the Land of Shadow where the fields and dungeons seamlessly intervene, an adventure filled with abundant freedom and full of mysteries and discoveries awaits.

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New threats

Players will confront threatening bosses in the vast fields and elaborate dungeons.

After enduring intense battles, passing through the brink of death, players will experience an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

Personalized character

The addition of a variety of new weapons, sorceries, and skills will bring freshness to the battles. Players can freely customize the character to match their play style and confront threats with a uniquely personalized approach.

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Untold stories

Why did Miquella head to the Land of Shadow?

Along with the drama caused by the characters with various motives, a story that was not told in the Lands Between unfolds.

Product name ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE
Genre Action RPG
Release Date June 21, 2024
Platforms PlayStation®5/PlayStation®4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One(SSMART DELIVERY supported) /Steam®
Number of Players 1-4 *In the “colosseum,” supports up to 6
Rating CERO D
Price 4,400JPY
  • “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” is an additional content. “ELDEN RING” is required to play this product.
  • The original “ELDEN RING” needs to be played to a certain extent in order to start playing “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE.”

ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE available for pre-order from Thursday, February 22, 2024

Pre-orders will be available at retail outlets and the respective digital stores starting today.

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For those that already own “ELDEN RING”

”ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE”

Download Version
game image Price: 4,400JPY

Content:

  • DLC “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE”
  • This product does not include the base game “ELDEN RING.” In order to play “SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE,” players will need to purchase “ELDEN RING.”

“ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (DLC code version)”

Package Version
game image Price: 39,160JPY

Content:

  • DLC “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” code
  • Statue of “Messmer the Impaler” (46cm tall)
  • “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” Art book (hard cover, 40pages)
  • “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” Digital soundtrack (app)
  • Only available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
  • This product does not include the base game “ELDEN RING.” In order to play “SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE,” players will need to purchase “ELDEN RING.”
  • Quantities for this edition are limited, please pre-order early.

For those starting “ELDEN RING” for the first time (Game +DLC set)

“ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE EDITION”

Package Version, Download Version
game image Price: 9,020JPY

Content:

  • “ELDEN RING” Base game
  • DLC “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” code
  • Special package with guide book (only available on the package version, limited quantities, while stocks last)
  • Only available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
  • DLC included in the package version will be available as a downloadable code.

“ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION (Game disc version)”

Package Version
game image Price: 43,780JPY

Content:

  • “ELDEN RING” Base game
  • DLC “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” code
  • Special package with guide book
  • Statue of “Messmer the Impaler” (46cm tall)
  • “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” Art book (hard cover, 40pages)
  • “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” Digital soundtrack (app)
  • Only available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
  • Quantities for this edition are limited, please pre-order early.

For other editions, please refer to the official website:

https://www.eldenring.jp/product.html

PRE-ORDER BONUS

The pre-order bonus includes the in-game gesture “Ring of Miquella”, which will be bundled with all editions.

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  • Quantities for the package editions are limited.
  • If the DLC “SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” is purchased after the pre-order period ends, players can acquire the pre-order bonus by playing cooperative multiplayer with a player that owns the gesture “Ring of Miquella”.

What is "ELDEN RING"?

“ELDEN RING" is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world. The game allows players to explore vast fields and dungeons to discover the unknown and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming obstacles and challenges.

Combining the development capabilities of FromSoftware and the marketing power of Bandai Namco Entertainment's overseas network, this title has been played by fans around the world since its release on February 25, 2022, and has shipped more than 23 million units worldwide*. In addition, the game's gameplay and unique worldview have been highly acclaimed, and the game has won the four main game awards around the world, including "The Game Awards 2022," "Golden Joystick Awards 2022," "26th D.I.C.E. Awards," and "Game of The Year" at the "2023 Game Developers Choice Awards," and many other famous awards in the world.

“ELDEN RING” will continue to be a deep and lasting quality content for fans worldwide.

“ELDEN RING" Content Summary

Product name ELDEN RING
Release Date February 25, 2022
Genre Action RPG
Platforms PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One(SMART DELIVERY supported) / Steam®
Release Regions North America, LATAM, EU, Middle East and Africa, Oceania, Asia (including Japan)
Publisher Overseas: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Japan: FromSoftware, Inc.
LEGAL ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. / ©2024 FromSoftware, Inc.
  • The total figure is derived from distribution figures of the package version and sales figures of the downloadable versions including those for the PC game platform “Steam.”
  • The information herein represents the information according to the date of the press release. Information may be updated without notice after release.
  • Please be sure to include the legal lines when posting logos and images. “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE” is an additional content. “ELDEN RING" base game is required to play this product.
  • The base game “ELDEN RING” needs to be played to a certain extent in order to start playing “ELDEN RING SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE.”
  • Purchase of the PlayStation®4 package version can be upgraded to the PlayStation®5 digital version free of charge (in order to boot the PS5™ version, the PS4™ package version game disc will be necessary). For those who bought the package version, the upgrade will not be available if the purchaser owns a digital edition that does not have a PS5™ disc drive. The PS5™ version is available for download free of charge if the purchaser purchased the PS4™ download version through PlayStation™Store.
  • The PS4™ version is available for download free of charge if the purchaser purchased the PS5™ download version through PlayStation™Store.
  • The save data can be transferred via an update. It will not be available both on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 at the same time.
  • The Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One versions of “ELDEN RING” are compatible with Smart Delivery.
  • The Xbox Series X or Xbox One version can be played between each platform.
  • "PlayStation", "PS5", and "PS4" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
  • Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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