The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is finally on the horizon, with its release date set for June 2024. But how much playtime will this DLC actually give us? Here is what we think, how long it would take to beat the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is set to make its debut this summer, becoming one of the most eagerly anticipated releases from FromSoftware. As the excitement builds, fans are already pondering how much time they'll invest in this new adventure. Here's a glimpse into what to expect from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring DLC: Estimated Playtime
When focusing on the main objectives, Elden Ring typically requires around 60 hours to complete, with a 100% completion going well beyond 100 hours. But what about the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC?
While official details on its scope remain hidden, several factors suggest a playtime roughly one-third that of the original game, which would be to 20–30 hours.
One notable factor is the considerable development time invested by From Software. While this is, of course, not a definitive measure of playtime, the extended wait for this DLC—the longest in FromSoftware's history—naturally raises our expectations.
Another clue comes from the 60 GB file size, as indicated in the Steam system requirements for the game. Considering that the Elden Ring base game already takes 60 GB, having a DLC of equal size seems quite odd.
The Elden Ring community created a poll on their playtime estimation, check this out!
How many hours of gameplay do you expect in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? by in Eldenring
Approximately one-third of respondents believe that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will offer a playtime ranging from 26 to 29 hours—a prediction that we think is quite realistic.