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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Released: 6/21/2024

Winner of hundreds of accolades including The Game Awards Game of the Year and Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year, ELDEN RING is the acclaimed action RPG epic set in a vast, dark fantasy world. Players embark on an epic quest with the freedom to explore and adventure at their own pace. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.

Winner of hundreds of accolades including The Game Awards Game of the Year and Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year, ELDEN RING is the acclaimed action RPG epic set in a vast, dark fantasy world. Players embark on an epic quest with the freedom to explore and adventure at their own pace. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.

Winner of hundreds of accolades including The Game Awards Game of the Year and Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year, ELDEN RING is the acclaimed action RPG epic set in a vast, dark fantasy world. Players embark on an epic quest with the freedom to explore and adventure at their own pace. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.

Critics
94
Steam
70
Metacritic
83

Score Breakdown

94.3

Critic Average

112 reviews

70

Steam User Score

103,726 reviews

83

Metacritic User Score

4,626 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+24.0
Metacritic Disparity
+11.3
Combined Disparity
+17.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

80 early (71%)31 launch window (28%)1 late (1%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 112 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 94.3/100. Critics score this game 24.0 points higher than Steam users and 11.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 112)+
  1. Luciano HowardviaJump Dash Roll
    Sep 13, 2024·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 70.3/100 · +19.7 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  2. Sina FarahaniviaPixel Arts
    Aug 20, 2024·Launch window
    100/100View review
    Steam 70.3/100 · +29.7 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +17.0 pts
  3. Taylor RiouxviaJetsonPlaysGames
    Aug 1, 2024·Launch window
    95/100View review
    Steam 70.3/100 · +24.7 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +12.0 pts
  4. Jean KeiviaGame Lodge
    Jul 19, 2024·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 70.3/100 · +19.7 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  5. Daniel KucnerviaGameOnly
    Jul 16, 2024·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 70.3/100 · +4.7 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -8.0 pts