The first DLC for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be released on Friday, June 21, 2024. Many fans are waiting impatiently for the expansion, but can the new content meet the players’ high expectations? We’ve summarized the reviews of the first testers so you know what to expect.
Shadow of the Erdtree metacritic – Summary
Shadow of the Erdtree metacritic – This is what the reviews look like
How does the expansion perform on metacritic? The first reviews for Shadow of the Erdtree are extremely good. Across all three platforms – PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X – the DLC has an average rating of 93.67. (As of June 18, 2024, 6:35 p.m.).
With these scores, Shadow of the Erdtree doesn’t quite reach the high metacritic ratings of Elden Ring’s base game, but it is still the best-rated game of 2024 so far. The remaining 4 places in the top 5 consist of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (92), Destiny 2: The Final Shape (92), Animal Well (91) and Balatro (90).
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Shadow of the Erdtree metacritic – This is how the testers rate it
How did the various media companies rate it? Our colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have tested Shadow of the Erdtree on various platforms.
The ratings from English-speaking testers were as follows:
PC
PS5
Xbox Series X
Shadow of the Erdtree metacritic – What the reviews say
What is well received? Perhaps the biggest argument for Shadow of the Erdtree is the scope of the DLC. The various reviews make it clear that the expansion can keep up with full-fledged games. This is not only evident in the new story, but also in the size of the map and the number of bosses.
These continue to be a challenge with interesting attack mechanics – especially the final boss. The staging of the bosses is also successful and contributes to the generally harmonious atmosphere.
You will experience this atmosphere especially when exploring the game world. If you liked the base game, you should also have fun with the expansion, judging by the reviews.
However, the fun of playing doesn’t just come from coolly staged bosses or an atmospheric game world. The new weapons and spells are also praised because they meaningfully expand the gameplay and offer new possibilities.
What is not well received? The biggest criticism is the navigation. If you tend to get lost easily or can’t find certain paths, Shadow of the Erdtree might cause you problems.
This of course also applies to the difficulty of the bosses. One thing is clear: it doesn’t get any easier. If the basic game was too difficult for you, you won’t suddenly become a pro gamer in the DLC. For some, the high level of difficulty is definitely a plus, but for some of you it could also mean frustration.
Somewhat frustrated, the various testers also noted that some enemies were recycled. This means that you can encounter opponents whose fighting style you already know.
If you want to play Shadow of the Erdtree, you must first defeat a certain boss: Mohg, the Bloodlord. You can find out where to find him and how to quickly send him to the afterlife on MeinMMO: Elden Ring Mohg Location: How to find and defeat the mighty Bloodlord