Summary

  • The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring will feature 10 new bosses, some optional, adding depth to the game's narrative.
  • The expansion offers more than just boss battles, including a new area, Shadow Realm Blessing system, and additional game mechanic.
  • Scheduled for June 21 release, the DLC is expected to conclude Elden Ring's narrative while introducing challenging new boss encounters.

As as many bosses as in the base game.

Per GameSpot, Shadow of the Erdtree will sport 10 new bosses stretched over the course of its narrative. In typical Soulslike fashion, some of these encounters are entirely optional and won't be required to progress through the DLC and experience the story in its entirety. The identity of these ominous foes is still widely unknown but based on most of the promotional videos released for the expansion, the community believes the evil Messmer, The Impaler may be the final encounter.

A Tarnished from Elden Ring in Vagabond armor.
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What Else Is New In Shadow of the Erdtree?

The DLC Is More Than Some Bonus Bosses

Being the most iconic aspect of FromSoftware's games, it's no wonder why most players are most looking forward to Shadow of the Erdtree's new bosses but these enemies make up just a fraction of the whole DLC. Beyond the inclusion of new area that's roughly the size of Limgrave, there will also be a handful of additional systems for The Tarnished to use, including a set of new powers tied into the Shadow Realm Blessing system. This new progression mechanic will supposedly function as a means of balancing the experience to ensure that players aren't too strong despite their newfound abilities.

If one were to define a boss encounter as an enemy with a health bar that appears at the bottom of the screen, then Elden Ring sports a whopping 165 boss fights.

Shadow of the Erdtree is scheduled to launch on June 21 and as that date draws every closer, FromSoftware has allowed a lucky few to experience a portion of the DLC early. those who struggled with the base game's difficulty may battle even more.

Shadow of the Erdtree is also expected to largely wrap up the narrative established in Elden Ring, with those aformentioned boss fights likely serving as key points in The Tarnished's quest to answer Miquella's call. It's been confirmed that Messmer, The Impaler is waging war on those who live under the branches of the titular Erdtree, so players will need to ensure that the tyrant is stopped before his war spreads too far. Of course, in typical FromSoftware fashion, achieving that goal will likely involve dying a few hundred times.

Source: GameSpot

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Elden Ring
RPG
Action
10/10
8.2/10
Released
February 25, 2022
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
10/10
8.2/10

Developer(s)
From Software
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
Platform(s)
Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X