The highly anticipated DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, is scheduled for release on June 21. Early reviews have begun to surface, and they reflect a positive reception similar to that of the main game. According to Metacritic, Shadow of the Erdtree is now hailed as the highest-rated downloadable content ever released, boasting an impressive score of 95 for its PS5 version. This makes it one of the top-rated games in history.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Metacritic Score
This expansion, crafted by FromSoftware, represents its largest and most ambitious project to date, incorporating an entirely new world map along with fresh storylines, boss encounters, weapon classes, spells, and a wealth of additional content—adding many hours of gameplay beyond the original release.
With its release date set for June 21, the expansion has already garnered favorable reviews across various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. At the moment, it holds a notable 95 on Metacritic, based on 56 critic evaluations, marking it as the highest-rated DLC thus far. It has been highlighted by VGC that this score places the expansion at the 36th spot on Metacritic’s overall list of best-rated games of all time. Shadow of the Erdtree is just one point shy of the base game’s score, which currently stands at 96, based on 93 reviews.
In terms of expansions, Shadow of the Erdtree has taken the lead. Previously, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine held the title for the highest-rated DLC on Metacritic, achieving a score of 92. However, it is important to note that review scores may fluctuate as additional critiques become available.
Elden Ring Sales
In related news, FromSoftware announced last week that Elden Ring has reached sales of 25 million units globally. This action role-playing game, which debuted in 2022, has become the developer’s best-selling title, surpassing popular franchises like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Dark Souls III, both of which sold over 10 million copies each.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be accessible only to those with the base game. The narrative will delve into the story of Miquella, the brother of Malenia, and will introduce players to the Realm of Shadow, a new area in the Elden Ring universe. Additionally, players will face a formidable new foe, Messmer the Impaler. The expansion is set to release on June 21 across multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
