We spent much of the time following Elden Ring’s launch begging FromSoftware to expand the universe of its latest Game of the Year award-worthy soulslike. By now, you’ll realize our prayers were answered. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will launch on June 21st for the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. It takes place in a whole new area separate from the game’s standard map, one filled with new stories, characters, and bosses to slay. It sounds full enough to be a standalone game, but alas, you’ll need the base game to enjoy the $39.99 expansion.
When it comes to purchasing options, Shadow of the Erdtree is not your average piece of downloadable content — there are preorder bonuses, physical bundles, and special editions with collector’s items to complete the experience. It can be confusing to figure out what you get with each version, so below, we’ve detailed all of the various Shadow of the Erdtree preorder options and what you’ll acquire with each.
Preordering the standard edition of Shadow of the Erdtree
You can currently preorder the standard edition of Shadow of the Erdtree digitally for the PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, and PC via Steam for $39.99. All preorders come with a bonus gesture that you can use in-game.
As of writing, the PlayStation Store doesn’t currently list the base PS4 version of Shadow of the Erdtree; however, some of the bundles in the PlayStation Store do show PS4 availability alongside PS5, and we’ve called those out below, where available. We’ve also contacted Bandai Namco to clarify some confusion surrounding Erdtree’s PS4 release.
$40
Shadow of the Erdtree is the first Elden Ring expansion. It features a new story set in the land of Shadow and adds a new world to explore, one teeming with additional monsters, items, and bosses.
Preordering the premium edition of Shadow of the Erdtree
For $49.99, you can preorder the Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle, which includes a digital art book and soundtrack, in addition to the standard bonus gesture. The premium version is available for the PS5, Xbox, and Steam on PC.
$50
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle includes access to the base DLC as well as a digital art book and soundtrack.
Preordering Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition
As expected, you’ll need the base game to play Shadow of the Erdtree. If you don’t already have it, you can purchase Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition, which bundles the original game, the digital soundtrack, and a digital art book for one $79.99 purchase.
Right now, you can buy it digitally for PlayStation or purchase a physical copy for the PS5 at Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop. The same is true for Xbox players, who can grab a digital copy from the Microsoft Store or a physical copy from Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop. None of the retailers currently offer exclusive bonuses, so take your pick.
$80
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition bundles
