The Unforeseen Twist in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC That Will Leave You Breathless

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Elden Ring is a highly comprehensive game that sets itself apart from the current trend of live-service models focused on seasonal content and battle passes. Instead, it offers an abundance of content that can keep players engaged for countless hours, all at a reasonable price. Boasting a vast open-world, intricate lore, over 100 challenging boss fights, a diverse range of enemy types, a plethora of dungeons, and an unprecedented selection of weapons and armor, Elden Ring unquestionably delivers more than what is expected.

However, FromSoftware isn't content with just that. Following several updates and patches, including some additional content, FromSoftware has recently revealed their plans for a complete DLC expansion for Elden Ring, titled "Shadow of the Erdtree." Although details about this expansion are scarce, it has been described as FromSoftware's most ambitious DLC yet, which is quite a statement considering their track record. Alongside exciting additions such as new bosses, enemies, weapons, and armor, there is also a small inclusion that has the potential to profoundly impact a specific group of players.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Should Add More Trophies

FromSoftware games are known for their challenging yet rewarding trophy or achievement lists, and Elden Ring is no different. With a difficulty ranking of 7/10 on PSNProfiles, it can take players anywhere from 65 hours to over 100 hours to earn the Platinum trophy, depending on their approach to collecting trophies. Fortunately, only one of Elden Ring's trophies is missable, allowing players to enjoy the game at their own pace before diving into trophy hunting.

Trophy hunting may not be everyone's preference, especially when it requires over 100 hours of gameplay and a significant amount of patience and skill. However, for those who enjoy the challenge, Elden Ring's trophy list is a hidden gem, enticing dedicated players to experience everything the game has to offer. While many players may not consider it, the addition of an extensive list of trophies in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC would mean a great deal to these fans.

DLC trophies and achievements are common in the gaming industry, with most major AAA DLC expansions introducing additional digital awards for players to pursue. While these trophies are often separate from the main list and do not contribute to the acquisition of a Platinum trophy upon completion, this generally does not bother dedicated trophy hunters. Instead, it serves as motivation for them to meticulously explore every corner of the game's map. Shadow of the Erdtree follows this trend by including trophies related to defeating new bosses, uncovering new areas, and acquiring the new weapons and armor introduced in the DLC.

However, if Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC truly aimed to surpass expectations, it could consider incorporating trophies that encompass all the content FromSoftware has added to the game since its launch. Over the past year and more, FromSoftware has continuously updated Elden Ring, introducing new features such as NPC questlines and the PvP Coliseum. Including a selection of trophies based on these post-launch updates would encourage previous players to revisit the game and experience everything they may have missed out on.

Elden Ring is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.