Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 56
  2. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Me? I loved this expansion, I really did. But I'm happy Elden Ring is done and it's a reminder that I'd like FromSoftware to move Souls in a different direction. An even trimmer direction, perhaps. I can recall Bloodborne and Dark Souls as neat packages of horror, but Elden Ring and Erdtree? I'm unsure whether they'll stick with me quite the same.
  2. Jun 18, 2024
    FromSoftware revives the concept of “expansion” and maintains its tradition of quality with Shadow of the Erdtree. The DLC adds dozens of hours of gameplay to the already rich Elden Ring and serves as an example in such a complex moment in the gaming industry.