Unveiling The Ultimate Roster: All Characters Guaranteed to Appear or Return in Elden Ring's Thrilling Shadow of the Erdtree DLC!
Prepare for the epic return of beloved characters in Elden Ring's highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC With no release date yet, this expansion promises to bring back iconic figures like Miquella, Godwyn, Melina, Malenia, Marika, and even the mysterious Outer Gods Get ready for an unforgettable journey through their captivating narratives
Highlights
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for Elden Ring has taken longer to release than any other FromSoftware expansion, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its arrival.
The expansion's teaser image suggests the arrival of new characters like Miquella, Godwyn, Melina (also known as The Gloam-Eyed Queen), Malenia, and Marika. With the presence of the Outer Gods, formidable eldritch beings, players can anticipate intense battles and thrilling encounters with these powerful entities in the upcoming DLC.
The journey of FromSoftware's Elden Ring continues with the highly anticipated expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. This expansion takes the Soulsborne genre to new heights, surpassing even the Dark Souls trilogy and Bloodborne in popularity. While Elden Ring remains relevant, fans have been eagerly waiting for Shadow of the Erdtree, which has been the longest-awaited expansion from FromSoftware.
Announced a year after the release of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree has left fans speculating with only a teaser image to hold onto. With the possibility of being the largest DLC in Soulsborne history, this expansion promises to untangle various storylines and connect key characters within The Lands Between.
Miquella
Godwyn
Many players believe that the mysterious figure riding Torrent in the teaser image is Elden Ring's Miquella due to their golden hair and youthful appearance. In the base game, areas like Castle Sol and Miquella's Haligtree only introduce him, but rumors suggest that an entire questline and ending featuring him were actually removed from Elden Ring. After his corruption by Mohg, Miquella was last seen in a deteriorated state. There are theories proposing that the eternally youthful demigod could potentially appear healthy within a dream or even in the realm of the dead.
The teaser image of Shadow of the Erdtree showcases a desolate tree, hinting at the possible existence of Deathroot. This connection between the enigmatic Godwyn and the tainted environment suggests that the withered tree serves as a symbolic link. In the original game, players encountered Godwyn as a grotesque otherworldly creature, leading to speculation that he might reappear in the form of a formidable boss.
Melina/The Gloam-Eyed Queen
Malenia
Despite sacrificing herself in every route except for the Frenzied Flame ending, Melina's mysterious origins remain largely unexplored. Delving into her uncanny resemblance to and potential connection to the enigmatic Gloam-Eyed Queen would be intriguing in a world centered around Deathblight. Additionally, the implications of her being Marika's daughter add further depth to her character.
Malenia, having reemerged in the boss arena resembling the flower discovered during Millicent's melancholic questline, appears to have survived her defeat by the Tarnished. The scarlet flower she leaves behind hints at the possibility of trading items with her. Furthermore, Malenia, now bearing the name Miquella's blade, carries noble but misguided intentions. This suggests that she may not pose as an enemy during the next encounter.
Marika
The Outer Gods
Furthermore, although most fans have strongly believed that the teaser images showcase Miquella, an alternative theory has emerged suggesting that it could be a depiction of a young Marika instead. Given FromSoftware's penchant for incorporating time-traveling narratives in the DLC expansions of their previous Soulsborne titles, this unforeseen scenario remains well within the realm of possibility.
The Outer Gods of Elden Ring are mysterious creatures that exist beyond physical form. They hold a likely connection to every event that transpires in The Lands Between. The God of Rot inflicted a curse upon Malenia, resulting in the infamous Scarlet Rot. The Formless Mother influenced Mohg to kidnap Miquella. And although not explicitly categorized as an Outer God, the Greater Will is ultimately revealed to be another otherworldly presence that influences the world. After confronting formidable foes like the Elden Beast and Astel, encounters with varying levels of danger become possible when Shadow of the Erdtree is finally released.
