Elden Ring ESRB listing reveals exciting new details

The eagerly anticipated Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's ESRB listing goes live, revealing a Mature 17+ rating similar to its base game. The listing reiterates aspects like "blood and gore, language, suggestive themes, [and] violence" associated with the original game, suggesting the DLC will follow closely in the main game's thematic footsteps. Rather than offering fresh insights, the summary appears to be a duplicate of the base game's ratings, leading to speculation about the contents of the DLC. This could be linked to a potential Shadow of the Erdtree Edition release by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware that includes both the DLC and the base game. Comparisons are drawn with other games like Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty DLC and Fallout 3’s DLC packs that have been handled differently by the ESRB. The community is abuzz, hoping this won't mean a repetitive experience but instead a thrilling continuation to dive straight into.

What can players expect from Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC?

Although the ESRB rating does not divulge new details, it suggests that players can expect a similar maturity level and themes as featured in the original game. The DLC is likely to extend the Elden Ring's dark and fantastical world with new challenges, environments, and storyline continuations for players to explore.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and produced by Bandai Namco, has been a monumental success in the gaming world, praised for its sprawling open world, deep lore, and challenging gameplay. Drawing inspiration from the Souls series, also by FromSoftware, Elden Ring provides a unique experience through its collaborative effort with George R. R. Martin who helped craft the game's expansive mythology. As fans eagerly await the expansion with Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, they anticipate not just additional content but an extension of the rich, intricate world that has captivated the gaming community.