Shadow of the Erdtree is the highly anticipated expansion of FromSoftware’s phenomenally popular RPG, Elden Ring. The Game of the Year 2022 has left fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of the next chapter, and we now finally have a release date on June 21, 2024. While many have already rushed to their chosen platform to pre-order, if you held out, you’re about to be rewarded for that patience because I just found the game at 14% off at Green Man Gaming. Ok, it’s not a discount that will rock your world, BUT considering I need to buy multiple copies for the family, I’ll take any discount I can get – and considering the hype for this particular title, I doubt we’ll see anything truly significant in terms of discounts. If you want to reduce the pre-order price from $39.99 to $34.39, keep reading.
Is it worth pre-ordering Shadow of The Erdtree or waiting until launch?
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Normally, I advise against pre-ordering any game, as there’s usually no real tangible benefit to doing so (unless there are some tasty rewards) and you might not even like the game and want to wait until reviews pile up, however Elden Ring not only won Game of the Year 2022, but also represented an incredible snapshot in time within the gaming community across all platforms. The release of Elden Ring fostered a sense of community and discovery, where players shared their experiences, tips, secrets, and theories on social media, forums, wikis, and podcasts – and I’m looking forward to a recreation of that camaraderie with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring is the culmination of FromSoftware’s decade-long mastery in creating engaging, challenging, and rewarding fantasy worlds that captivate millions of players. Not to mention it outsold all previous FromSoftware titles, such as Dark Souls, by a considerable margin. This month alone, 23 million copies have been sold worldwide, more than double that of Dark Souls 3. The DLC will offer a new and challenging experience for Elden Ring veterans and newcomers, and will likely trigger another wave of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration among fans. For me, I am confident that my discounted pre-order purchase will pay off when Shadow of the Erdtree is released on June 21, 2024.
Plus, there are pre-order bonuses to get your code now, including The Blade of Miquella gesture. Whether you want a physical copy or are looking for more insights, we have a complete guide and purchasing links for all versions of the Elden Ring DLC pre-order guide: Shadow of the Erdtree.