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Elden Ringfans have discovered an old tweet on the game’s official Twitter page that seemingly references the upcomingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. With FromSoftware’s reputation for making high-quality expansions for many of its games, many fans assumed anElden RingDLC was on the way before it was even announced. Now that theElden RingDLC has been properly revealed, hype for the expansion is at an all-time high.
LongtimeElden Ringfans are gearing up for their return to the Lands Between. TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLC release dateis set for June 21, well over two years after the base game dropped. SinceElden Ringfans had to wait such a long time to get their hands on theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, some may be surprised to see that FromSoftware was potentially planting the seeds for it a mere two weeks after its original launch.
Reddit user Telephone_Express noticed anElden Ringtweet from Jun 29, 2025 that reads: “You are the hope of the Golden Order, Tarnished. Your choices will shape the future of all who dwell in the shadow of the Erdtree.” The tweet is accompanied by a video showing off variousElden Ringbuilds, cycling through some of the different weapons and armor that players can equip on their adventures. While no one paid the tweet much attention back when it was first sent out in March 2022, the fact that it says “the shadow of the Erdtree” has drummed up some interest.
Old Elden Ring Tweet Could Include Shadow of the Erdtree Reference
It’s entirely possible that FromSoftware had theElden RingDLC planned out well in advanceand was always going to call itShadow of the Erdtree, which would potentially make this tweet an intentional nod to the expansion. The other explanation is that this is merely a coincidence and the tweet was made without any knowledge about what theElden RingDLC would be called.
Once theElden RingDLC launches on June 21, fans will be free to explore it and search for some more potential connections between it and the game’s early days. It’s possible that areas or characters in the baseElden Ringgame will be given some fresh lore or context through the DLC, so it will definitely be interesting to see what all is in store. There will be plenty ofnewElden Ringenemies, locations, and characters to interact with in the DLC as well, so fans should be kept plenty busy come June 21.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
