Unveiling the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer

The much-anticipated trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has finally graced our screens, promising FromSoftware’s most expansive DLC to date, set for release this June Boasting captivating glimpses of new bosses and mesmerizing landscapes, the trailer has sparked intense enthusiasm among fans The game’s backdrop, the “Land of Shadow,” is poised to draw players in through Miquella’s desiccated arm However, the burning question remains – just how vast is the Land of Shadow?

Following an insightful interview with IGN post-trailer release, the enigmatic Miyazaki himself shed light on the matter When probed about the expansion’s map size in comparison to the base game, his response was both intriguing and evasive “It’s hard to answer without giving away too much and to a high degree of accuracy, but if you think in terms of scale or size, it’s probably comparable, if not larger, than the area of Limgrave from the base game”

Limgrave, a familiar starting zone in Elden Ring, may not be the most expansive locale However, within the grand scope of Elden Ring, Miyazaki’s revelation holds weight Delving into the map’s dimensions, it becomes evident that Limgrave, when juxtaposed with the vast Atlus Plateau and Liurnia of the Lake, aligns in size with Caelid and surpasses the Weeping Peninsula and the Consecrated Snowfield/Mountaintops of the Giants combined Yet, in the broader context of Elden Ring’s colossal expanse, it merely represents a fraction, perhaps 10-15%, of the game’s traversable terrain

Considering the contents housed within Limgrave, such as Stormhill and Mistwood, one might question the feasibility of accommodating an entire expansion within its confines Miyazaki’s cryptic remarks hint at undisclosed intricacies of the Land of Shadow, suggesting that much remains veiled regarding its role in the game Thus, it’s premature to draw definitive conclusions about the expansion’s potential based solely on Limgrave’s size This calls for a “trust the process” mindset, as there may be more than meets the eye

With four months left until launch, the extent of FromSoftware’s marketing revelations remains uncertain, given their propensity for preserving the mystique surrounding their games until release Anticipating an extensive marketing campaign akin to those of other games seems dubious, as FromSoftware tends to keep the majority of game discoveries shrouded in secrecy until the eleventh hour

Despite the lingering uncertainty regarding the Land of Shadow’s magnitude, the impending expansion promises to be a remarkable addition As the countdown begins, the size of the expansion pales in comparison to the anticipation surrounding its release

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