5 ways Shadow of the Erdtree can surpass Elden Ring's base game

Elden Ring's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is all set to take you back to the Lands Between. FromSoftware is known to provide a well-crafted experience with its game DLCs. While much new content is coming to the game with the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, you might wonder how FromSoftware can top what was offered in Elden Ring.

While it is still unclear what players will receive in the upcoming DLC, many hope it will provide another great adventure that's on par with the base game, if not better. So this article will discuss five ways Shadow of the Erdtree can improve on Elden Ring's already fantastic experience.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

Fans of the Soulslike genre enjoy a challenging boss fight. Elden Ring, in typical FromSoftware fashion, houses some of the best bosses that challenge your tenacity and your moral compass as you defeat them throughout the story. Hidetaka Miyazaki, in an interview with Eurogamer, has stated that Shadow of the Erdtree will include boss battles that will be as tough as Malenia.

During your travels through the Lands Between, you might have clashed your blades with Malenia, the Blade of Miquella, an optional boss in the base game. She is considered the strongest boss in the game, leaving a lasting impression on Tarnished worldwide because of her attacking movesets that are nearly impossible to dodge.

During the Shadow of the Erdtree trailer, many new weapon types and playstyles were showcased, which will come to the game when the upcoming Elden Ring DLC is released. While it is exciting to wait for new weapons and fun new ways to beat down the enemies, FromSoftware has the potential to buff some of the existing ones.

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