The highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is now live on PC! As you prepare to download the update from Steam, be sure to visit our Shadow of the Erdtree guide hub for a comprehensive overview of the expansion. Additionally, check out our tips for navigating the Land of Shadow.
For those eager to jump into the new DLC area, here is everything you need to know about the unlock times. The Elden Ring DLC will be available for download and play at specific times, so mark your calendars accordingly. Who will have the privilege of playing Erdtree first? Console players in New Zealand will be the first to access the expansion at midnight local time on June 21, giving them a head start over PC players.
While there is no preloading option for PC or Xbox users, the download size for Shadow of the Erdtree is relatively small at around 15 gigabytes. PlayStation players, on the other hand, will have the opportunity to preload the expansion 48 hours before the launch.
The global launch times for Shadow of the Erdtree on PC are as follows:
– 3 pm PDT on June 20 (Los Angeles)
– 6 pm EDT on June 20 (New York)
– 11 pm BST on June 20 (London)
– 8 am AEST on June 21 (Sydney)
– 10 am NZST on June 21 (Auckland)
Console players can expect a rolling launch at midnight local time in most regions, except for the US where it will be available at 12 am Eastern Time. This staggered release schedule means that console players in New Zealand will have an early start, followed by PC players globally, and then console players in the western hemisphere.
In summary, the release of Shadow of the Erdtree will be a complex and exciting event, with players around the world eagerly diving into the new content. Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the adventure that awaits in the Land of Shadow.
