We spent a lot of the time following Elden Ring’s launch begging FromSoftware to increase the universe of its newest Recreation of the Yr award-worthy soulslike. By now, you’ll understand our prayers have been answered. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will launch on June twenty first for the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. It takes place in an entire new space separate from the sport’s normal map, one stuffed with new tales, characters, and executives to slay. It sounds full sufficient to be a standalone sport, however alas, you’ll want the bottom sport to benefit from the $39.99 growth.
Relating to buying choices, Shadow of the Erdtree just isn’t your common piece of downloadable content material — there are preorder bonuses, bodily bundles, and particular editions with collector’s gadgets to finish the expertise. It may be complicated to determine what you get with every model, so beneath, we’ve detailed all the varied Shadow of the Erdtree preorder choices and what you’ll purchase with every.
Preordering the usual version of Shadow of the Erdtree
You may at the moment preorder the usual version of Shadow of the Erdtree digitally for the PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X / S, and PC through Steam for $39.99. All preorders include a bonus gesture that you should utilize in-game.
As of writing, the PlayStation Retailer doesn’t at the moment record the bottom PS4 model of Shadow of the Erdtree; nevertheless, a number of the bundles within the PlayStation Retailer do present PS4 availability alongside PS5, and we’ve known as these out beneath, the place out there. We’ve additionally contacted Bandai Namco to make clear some confusion surrounding Erdtree’s PS4 launch.
Preordering the premium version of Shadow of the Erdtree
For $49.99, you’ll be able to preorder the Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Bundle, which features a digital artwork guide and soundtrack, along with the usual bonus gesture. The premium model is out there for the PS5, Xbox, and Steam on PC.
Preordering Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Version
As anticipated, you’ll want the bottom sport to play Shadow of the Erdtree. In the event you don’t have already got it, you should purchase Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Version, which bundles the unique sport, the digital soundtrack, and a digital artwork guide for one $79.99 buy.
Proper now, you’ll be able to purchase it digitally for PlayStation or buy a bodily copy for the PS5 at Amazon, Greatest Purchase, or GameStop. The identical is true for Xbox gamers, who can seize a digital copy from the Microsoft Retailer or a bodily copy from Amazon, Greatest Purchase, or GameStop. Not one of the retailers at the moment supply unique bonuses, so take your decide.
Preordering Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Version
The deluxe version of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is one other bundle that provides the bottom sport and DLC to your library with a single $99.99 buy, however it additionally nets you the digital artwork books and soundtracks for each. It’s out there digitally for PlayStation and Xbox.
Preordering Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Version
Alright, that is the massive one for Elden Ring’s most passionate gamers. The $249.99 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Version doesn’t embody the bottom sport — a bummer, given the worth — however you do get a code to redeem the DLC and its digital soundtrack, together with a few bodily gadgets to take pleasure in.
The bodily items embody a 40-page hardcover artwork guide and an 18-inch figurine of Messmer the Impaler, aka a red-caped boss from the DLC who wields a menacing workers and instructions a horde of serpents. You may at the moment preorder it for the PS5, Xbox, or PC completely from Bandai Namco’s on-line storefront.
Preordering Messmer the Impaler’s collectible helmet
If the Messmer figurine that comes with the collector’s version isn’t sufficient, you’ll be able to add a show duplicate of his helmet, which Bandai Namco is promoting for $189.99. The helmet doesn’t include something besides the helmet and a stand for showcasing it, so that you’ll nonetheless must buy one of many bundles above if you need Shadow of the Erdtree.
The helmet’s design options what look like dragon wings and is topped by a pair of fanged, ruby-eyed serpents. It’ll ship beginning June twenty eighth, and every one comes with a numbered certificates of authenticity. Official pictures of the helmet from Bandai Namco recommend there shall be fewer than 10,000 out there.