Elden Ring fans can't get over how low-key the DLC announcement was

Elden Ring
(Image credit: FromSoftware)

Elden Ring fans can't believe the game's highly-anticipated DLC was announced in the most casual way imagineable.

Elden Ring DLC was announced just hours ago on February 28, via a tweet from the game's official English-facing Twitter account. FromSoftware just dropped the announcement on a random Tuesday, and now some Elden Ring fans are perplexed at why there wasn't more build-up to the grand reveal.

As the post below attests to, FromSoftware really did just drop the information at 3 am for East Coast US fans. Hey, it's not as if America is the only time zone that exists on the face of planet Earth, as many of the Reddit comments point out, but it's still a bit of a head-scratching time for major DLC to be revealed.

No way they just announced DLC in a tweet at 3 am on a random Tuesday from r/Eldenring

"5PM on a Tuesday in Japan, probably just about right to drop a bombshell tweet," says on Reddit user in response. "I love how fromsoft trolled the entire community by announcing a DLC 12 hours after everyone was getting mad about no DLC announcement for the anniversary," writes another user, referencing a recent anniversary livestream for Elden Ring that left many fans disappointed with the lack of DLC news.

As the fan below sums it up, "we're making DLC" really was about the extent of the grand reveal for Elden Ring's expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree literally has no other information surrounding it right now other than "it's in development," because FromSoftware just casually dropped the mic and walked off into the distance.

With few official details to go on, the Elden Ring DLC fan theories are already in overdrive. Some are anticipating Shadow of the Erdtree will focus on Miquella's vision, while others are convinced it'll star Marika from the past. We're somehow just left with more questions than answer at this point. 

Check out our Elden Ring anniversary celebration compiling our best features on FromSoftware's game from the past year. 

Hirun Cryer

Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and has since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.

Read more
Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign launches this May, costs $40, and already has DLC cooking
Elden Ring DLC Messmer
It's about sending a message: Elden Ring fan waits for Nightreign by no-hitting Shadow of the Erdtree's Messmer on NG+7 difficulty with a new weapon every single day
Elden Ring screenshot showing Ranni, a young woman with pale ice-y blue skin and a large brimmed witch-like hat
The Elden Ring anime made entirely by fans of the RPG is almost here, and even Let Me Solo Her can't wait: "They're honestly cooking up something amazing"
Elden Ring Nightreign screenshot showing a monstrous, terrifyingly large enemy
Elden Ring Nightreign is saying goodbye to FromSoftware's beloved messaging system
Elden Ring Nightreign screenshot
Elden Ring Nightreign: Everything we know so far
Elden Ring Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign collector's edition revealed: $200 gets you 24 centimeters of hero and a proper artbook, or drop $190 for another fancy helmet
Latest in Action
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 reveal art
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is in development following the explosive success of Space Marine 2, and it's promising even bigger battles
How to enter GTA 5 cheats
Despite its history of taking action against GTA mods, a Rockstar-approved GTA 5 modding tool is on the way to "assist the modding community" in the wake of the recent PC upgrade
best zombie games
The Last of Us "became the brand name for quality and storytelling within games" says Joel actor Troy Baker: "It became like the fridge"
Rift Apart
Retiring Insomniac boss says developers should still tackle new genres, but it's much riskier these days due to time and money
Dollman being buckled into a seat in Death Stranding 2
Hideo Kojima left "a number of clues" in the new Death Stranding 2 trailer, including hints of a day/night cycle
Assassin's Creed Shadows cinematic screenshot
Ubisoft shareholder plans protest in response to mismanagement, Assassin's Creed Shadows delays, and alleged acquisition talks with Microsoft and EA
Latest in News
Nintendo Switch 2, dock and TV
Report: Nintendo analysts expect Switch 2 to cost at least $400, have a great launch lineup with new 3D Mario and Metroid Prime 4, and be the biggest console launch in history
Silent Hill f
Famed Higurashi When They Cry creator Ryukishi07 says he worked so hard on the Silent Hill f story that "I don't think I would mind if it was the last thing I ever wrote"
Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors devs launch official wiki "free of ads, banners, and all of the junk that gets in your way," joining Stardew Valley and Terraria in community wikis with minimal intrusions
Gachiakuta season 1 promo art featuring Rudo
The anime for stylish action manga Gachiakuta will be a Crunchyroll exclusive, and the hit series could be the next big shonen star
WalkScape
"Staying MTX and advertisement free is absolutely key": Almost 20 years later, RuneScape fan turns his MMO love into an old-school RPG where fitness is the grind
Death Stranding 2 Collector's Edition Magellan Man
Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding 2's Collector's Edition 15-inch Magellan Man is part of his studio's "spirit and soul," so the crew went to China to make sure it's good enough