It’s finally happening: an expansion titled Erdtree’s Shadow being developed for Hand Ring. News regarding DLC content for FromSoftware’s game had been anticipated since last year, after director Hidetaka Miyazaki said more were to come. Hand Ring TGA in 2022. Hand Ring itself, the DLC and the titular shadow of Erdtree remain largely a mystery, as FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have announced the expansion’s development in just a few words, a piece of art, and nothing more.
Erdtree’s Shadow not only mysterious, but also surprising. Most of the speculations about Hand Ring The DLC thought the Tarnished would either leave the Lands Between or enter into a new conflict with an Outer God. That’s the name of the DLC Erdtree’s Shadow suggests that the central structure in the main game will remain an integral part of the expansion pack and its story. Still, a lot remains on the table as to what the title is. It will be Shadow of the Erdtree as very little has been shared about the content of the DLC.
Artwork for Shadow of the Erdtree Recommends A Lot About Elden Ring DLC
Although he hasn’t shared almost anything about FromSoftware Erdtree’s ShadowMuch suggested by the artwork contained in Hand Ring Announcement of the DLC (pictured above). With a gold braided character similar to Miquella’s and an old tree leaking golden dew, it seems Hand RingIts DLC will most likely take place after the events in the game when Erdtree burns down and Miquella gets rid of Mohg. So players can narrow down a few potential possibilities of what the titular shadow of Erdtree might be.
Erdtree’s Shadow Could Be Haligtree
Hand Ring‘S Erdtree’s Shadow The DLC has the potential to center Haligtree. This seems like a natural consequence because the shared artwork @ELDENRINGHis announcement on Twitter appears to feature none other than Haligtree’s Empyrean creator Miquella. Haligtree would be Erdtree’s figurative “shadow”, as Miquella is believed to have raised him with the intent to rival the Erdtree, the Golden Order, and the Great Will.
Haligtree has long been considered the most productive area in the region. Hand Ring for DLC content. His mysterious origin story and Miquella’s vague intentions with him leave Haligtree open for more story and lore. Ever since he saved Miquella from Mohg in the Tarnished story Hand Ringthat would also make sense Erdtree’s Shadow He would follow the Empyrean’s story to his home, where his sister Malenia was killed by the Tarnished, who freed him.
Erdtree’s Shadow Could Belong to Erdtree’s Body
Erdtree’s Shadow’story may refer to Erdtree after his death. lore Hand Ring He explains that Erdtree survived by collecting Memories (people’s souls). However, in all Hand RingIn the Endings (except for the Age of Breaking and the Age of Order), Erdtree loses her Memories when Death, a curse, or a new Outer God becomes the dominant force in the Lands In Between. considering the art Erdtree’s Shadow The last drip of golden Memories shows a large tree, the DLC seems likely to take place after Erdtree dies. Hand Ring.
Godwyn (that of the Prince of Death) makes this possibility seem more likely. In Fia’s questline Hand Ring, players notice that Godwyn’s body has grown from the roots of Erdtree, where he was buried after Night of Black Knives. This caused the roots to become infected with Death (hence the existence of the Root of Death). As the end of Fia (Age of Duskborn) restores mortality to the Lands Between and causes Erdtree to lose her golden Memories, Erdtree’s Shadow It will take place after the end of the Twilight Age, after Erdtree is completely infected by Death.
Erdtree’s Shadow Might Actually Be a Person
Title Erdtree’s Shadow may refer to a person, not a structure. Like @ZullieTheWitch As noted on Twitter, the term “Shadow” has a specific meaning. Hand Ring: The Shadows are the eternally loyal guardians of the Empyreans. Tarnished kills at least two of the four Emyran Shadows. Hand Ring (Marika’s Malikith and Ranni’s Blaidd). This will cast the shadows of Malenia, Melina, and Miquella alive, and considering Miquella was involved Erdtree’s ShadowIt may be possible that the DLC is about Miquella’s Shadow.
Hand Ring It doesn’t reveal who Shadow of Miquella is, but there are two possible possibilities. The first could be Godwyn. Despite her hatred of the Golden Order, Miquella shared a close relationship with the demigod; She even made the Golden Epitaph in honor of Godwyn. This may explain why Miquella seems to be moving towards Erdtree in art. Erdtree’s Shadow DLC: His shadow tries to find Godwyn at his roots.
The second possibility is Miquella’s own sister, Malenia. While it’s unclear whether Malenia will become Shadow as she is an Empyrean, Miquella and her sister already share a similar relationship where the two protect each other. Additionally, Marika used her brother Malieth as her Shadow, so it would make sense for Miquella to use her sister. The fact that Malenia is Miquella’s Shadow could lead to some exciting DLC, as it’s possible that Malenia will return as the Red Rotten Goddess. Hand Ring Due to the third bloom of Scarlet Aeonia in the boss fight.
Erdtree’s Shadow Might Have the Crucible
Finally, Erdtree’s Shadow It might be about what Erdtree once was: the crucible. The past often casts a metaphorical shadow over the present, and this is certainly true of the crucible. Hand Ring. described as “Primitive Form of the Earth Tree“the crucible was a chaotic source of life”first vital energies“Where”All life was once mixed together” (as described in the Crucible Knights’ descriptions of armor and magic). With Erdtree dying some late Hand Ringit may be possible to decompose back into the crucible Erdtree’s ShadowThis figurative “shadow” in the crucible.
The rotation of the crucible can cause a lot of trouble for the Blackened. Hand Ring. The Crucible and its allegiances (Crucible Knights and Omen) are largely viewed as heretical, possibly because the crucible chaos contrasts with Erdtree’s Golden Order. In fact, the Knights of the Crucible were ostracized due to the great power they derive from the chaotic life force of the crucible. If Erdtree returns to the crucible, it would only make sense for demigods like Miquella to try to gain her power for their own purposes.
As such, what is inside the Shadow? Erdtree’s Shadow DLC unknown. given Hand RingThe six endings and Miquella’s mysterious nature could be anything between Haligtree and the crucible. wide lore Hand Ring It continues to offer players many possibilities to think about until the DLC comes out.
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