Clarifying a vital information on the upcoming Elden Ring DLC, supervisor Hidetaka Miyazaki has actually described that Shadow of the Erdtree happens on a brand-new map called the Land of Shadow, which is literally unique from the Lands Between we understand and like.
Speaking with IGN, Miyazaki validates that “the setting of Shadow of the Erdtree is a brand new land.”
“It’s a brand new map separate from the Lands Between,” he states. “It is a land that is overshadowed by the particular Shadow of the Erdtree as opposed to the Erdtree in the Lands Between. And it takes place, again, on an entirely separate, physically separate map. So it will involve a warp of sorts to get there.
“In regards to setup and styles, it practically inhabits the very same area as the Lands Between, the very same world. But because of something tale relevant that we will not disclose today, this has actually ended up being literally separated, and you’ll take a trip to the Shadow of the Erdtree land as a different location. So this Land of Shadow itself is an area the gamer will certainly see to stroll in the actions of Miquella.”
How big is the Land of Shadow? According to Miyazaki, it’s “similar” to Limgrave, Elden Ring’s starter area, “otherwise bigger.” My immediate question here is whether this estimation includes the lower island attached to Limgrave, or just the main landmass itself, which stretches from Stormveil Castle down to the Mistwood. Either way, Limgrave is pretty darn big, and by extension, so is Shadow of the Erdtree. The “development” looks sequel-sized, and it’s got the $40 price tag to match.
Compared to vanilla Elden Ring, we can expect similarly structured exploration in the Land of Shadow, with a mix of “open area maps, with huge range heritage dungeons, and with little to tool range heritages too,” as Miyazaki told IGN.
How will we access this new area? As many fans have theorized, it all comes down to Miquella and Mohg. The entrance to the DLC is in Mohg’s blood-soaked boss arena, specifically at the iconic cocoon in the back. You’ll need to get to Mohgwyn Palace to start Shadow of the Erdtree, then. “It will certainly entail a warp of types to arrive,” Miyazaki includes.
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition is $250 and features 18 inches of Messmer.
Source: gamesradar.com
