5 ways to prepare for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

After nearly two years, the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has finally received its first gameplay trailer. Fans have long awaited an expansion for this title, and now, they've been offered a jaw-dropping gameplay reveal for such content. FromSoftware will release the downloadable content on June 21.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC looks to add new areas to explore, challenging dungeons with danger around every corner, and brutal enemies that give no quarter. This can all sound daunting at first, but as with any FromSoftware experience, hesitation almost always leads to defeat.

To help you prepare yourself before jumping into the DLC later this year, we've compiled a list of things you can do.

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

The Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be a challenge, especially if you're unfamiliar with the pacing and gameplay of this title. It has been a long time since this title's launch, and most players have dropped it, except ardent PVP enthusiasts. But you will need all the practice you can get before facing the challenges offered by the DLC.

The best way to do this would be to create a new character. But if you're not in the mood to do so from scratch, you can always go through another New Game + Cycle and rush through some bosses. Elden Ring has so much content to dive into Elden Ring, making it highly replayable.

If you don't feel like this title's solo gameplay experience, drop down your Co-op sign and help other Tarnished out. The game does still boast a pretty strong player base, and with the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC being announced, that number is going to increase.

Some bosses that are incredibly popular for summons are Maliketh;