What is Elden Ring’s first expansion called?

Elden Ring’s first expansion is called Shadow of the Erdtree. It significantly expands the game with a new region, story, enemies, bosses, weapons, spells, and gameplay systems.

FromSoftware announced the expansion in February 2023, two years after the base game’s original announcement and roughly one year after Elden Ring’s release. It was released on June 21, 2024.

The expansion’s setting is the Land of Shadow, a realm separated from the Lands Between. Its narrative focuses heavily on Miquella and introduces a new journey involving the followers who pursue him.

Shadow of the Erdtree is not a separate sequel. It requires the base game and connects to its progression, with access tied to defeating specific optional content. The title is sometimes shortened to “Shadow of the Erdtree,” but its full official name begins with Elden Ring.