How To Start Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is releasing on June 21 and will introduce Land of Shadow, which is shrouded in darkness and mystery. There, you will encounter powerful enemies, uncover dark secrets, and more. However, in order to start its story, you will have to follow a process and we have explained that below.

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How To Access Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

To start the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you first need to complete the main game and defeat two bosses, i.e., Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood. You can find these optional bosses in the regions of Starfall and Bloodlands, respectively.

Once you have defeated them, you can access the DLC by touching the withered arm in the cocoon at Mohgwyn Palace, which is located in the Bloodlands. This will transport you to the Land of Shadow, where the DLC begins.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Editions & Price

If you have the base game, you will have to purchase the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree separately and if you don't, you can purchase both of them:

Base Editions

• Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree ($40) – DLC only 
• Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Bundle ($80) – Base Game & DLC

Premium Editions

• Premium Bundle($50) – Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, a digital art book, and a digital soundtrack
• Deluxe Edition($100)– Elden Ring base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, digital art books and digital soundtracks for both the base game and the expansion. 

Collector’s Edition (Limited Quantity)

• Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition ($250) – DLC, (46 cm) statue of “Messmer the Impaler,” a 40-page physical art book, and a digital soundtrack. 

You can have a look at the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree below: