Summary
While speaking at the PlayStation Partners Awards, FromSoftware andElden Ringproducer Yasuhiro Kitao provides a small update on how the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is progressing. One of the highlights of 2022 was FromSoftware’s massive open world title, Elden Ring, which went on to win a ton of awards both from critics and fans alike. While Elden Ring has plenty to do and encourages multiple playthroughs based on all of the different possible play styles and classes, fans have been clamoring for more content.
Thankfully, FromSoftware is ready to oblige those requests after it announced anew expansion known as Shadow of the Erdtree early in 2023through a seemingly random Tweet. However, not much else has been revealed about the expansion outside of a screenshot and a slight update in early November. Many fans assumed a trailer would surface at one of the many Summer and Fall gaming conventions, like Gamescom or Summer Games Fest, though the events have largely come and gone without any news. However, FromSoftware has provided another development update onElden Ring’s expansion, leaving fans hopeful that a bigger reveal looms.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Update
Speaking toGame Watchduring the PlayStation Partners Awards,translated by PCGamesN, FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao provided an update onhow Shadow of the Erdtree is progressing. Kitao admitted that the expansion is still likely a ways out, though development progress is going well. Without revealing too much else, Kitao did mention that, similar to what the studio did with theBloodborneexpansion known as The Old Hunters, Shadow of the Erdtree will feature new battles and characters for Elden Ring players to experience, though stopped short from providing any details.
Kitao also commented on the development side of the studio, revealing that FromSoftware’s stance hasn’t changed over the years as the studio continues to “work diligently to create something interesting and valuable.” The members of the studio were surprised at the response toElden Ringand how many people ultimately played it. For Kitao, he remains grateful that so many players took an interest in the game, admitting that he had no other words besides gratitude.
With 2023 quickly approaching the end of the year, manyElden Ringfans remain hopeful that it’ll make some sort of appearance next week at The Game Awards. While Geoff Keighley has been trying to distance the show away from the use of World Premiers,Microsoft has been hyping up Xbox fans by teasing big announcementsat the showcase. Nothing has been specifically said, but fans have been speculating Microsoft could not only be showing off updates for major first party titles likeHellblade 2, but the company could also finally announce Activision games getting added to Game Pass as well.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
