Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: 7 Important Hidden Details in the Trailer
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The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree trailer is packed with hidden details and potential lore hints. The trailer hints at a new location called the "Realm of Shadows," possibly accessed through a portal near Miquella's cocoon. This realm could be Farum Azula in the past, before its downfall. The trailer did not explicitly mention this but fans picked up on the hints very quickly. There are some hidden details that you may have missed in the trailer so here's a quick rundown of some of the biggest things we learnt from it.
Seven Things You May Have Missed in The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer
Mesmer, the Demigod: The trailer's antagonist, Mesmer, is speculated to be a child of Radagon due to his red hair. His connection to the serpent imagery further fuels theories linking him to Rykard or even Miquella.
The Erdtree's Fate: While the Erdtree appears sickly and rotten at the beginning, it seems partially restored by the trailer's end. This hints at Miquella's potential role in the DLC's narrative.
New Runes: A new rune design is shown, potentially representing a new type of currency or resource specific to the DLC.
Crucible Magic for Players?: An enemy is seen using the "Crucible Wing" spell, which players might be able to acquire in the DLC.
Brain-Sucking Enemies: A grotesque enemy type is shown using a mind-flaying attack, adding a new element to the combat encounters.
Lucaria Academy Revisited: The trailer shows a familiar location from the base game, the Raya Lucaria Academy, but seemingly abandoned and filled with new enemies.
Godwyn, the Golden: A figure resembling Godwyn is shown, potentially hinting at a boss fight or further lore exploration regarding his fate.
These are just some of the hidden details in the "Shadow of the Erdtree" trailer. With more scrutiny and analysis, players can likely uncover even more secrets and clues about the upcoming DLC.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is scheduled to release on 21st June 2024. This information was confirmed by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware at the end of the DLC's gameplay trailer.
