Bandai Namco Claims Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Is Comparable to a Standalone Game

Tech & AI | June 20, 2024, 6:23 p.m.

Bandai Namco is hyping up the impending Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, as a massive expansion that rivals the size of a standalone game. Unlike FromSoftware's president Miyazaki, who downplayed the DLC's size, Bandai is marketing it with the same vigor as a new title. The company's chief marketing officer, Anthony Marace, describes the DLC as the largest FromSoftware expansion ever crafted, surpassing traditional DLC scopes. Despite Miyazaki's tendency to undersell games, Shadow of the Erdtree has proven to be huge, with Bandai allocating significant resources to promote it. The DLC's release is eagerly anticipated, with players preparing for the massive content it promises. FromSoftware's cryptic nature adds to the mystery surrounding the expansion, leaving fans excited for what's to come. It's clear that Shadow of the Erdtree is set to make a big impact in the world of Elden Ring.