The Elden Ring expansion has a release date and it also officially has a price. Many have been excited about this expansion for a while. If you are like them, you might be wondering, “Is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC free?” We will explore the DLC price point and let you know how much you will need to pay when this expansion drops later this year.
To put the DLC into perspective, the creators of the game have compared it to the Old Hunter DLC for Bloodborne. Not only does it add new areas, but it also adds new bosses, weapons, weapon arts, and even spells. That is a lot to put into a DLC. It’s no wonder it has taken so long for the expansion to be released. So is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC free?
How much is the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion?
Unfortunately, the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is not free. Instead, it will cost you $40 to purchase and download. That is if you get the base version of the DLC. There is also a Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition that you can purchase from the official Bandai Namco website which will cost you much more. Of course, it might be difficult to purchase this edition considering it could sell out quickly. This edition comes with a statue, artbook, and more.
The DLC coming with such a large price point isn’t surprising since it adds a lot to the base game of Elden Ring. The creators were right when they compared it to the Old Hunter DLC. The release date trailer showed off multiple areas such as a blue field, a lava-filled location, and even what appeared to be a poison/deathblight swamp. Along with these new areas, we got glimpses of new weapons, weapon arts, and even multiple bosses with the main featured boss being Messmer the Impaler.