We’re officially only one week away from the release ofElden Ring‘sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. As such, Bandai Namco has shared a full release schedule for every timezone, informing players when exactly they can jump into the expansion.
Now, the release does vary slightly depending on whether you’re playing on consoles or PC. For anyone based in the U.S.,Shadow of the Erdtreewill launch on June 20, and the console version won’t be available until six hours after the PC version. Here’s a simple breakdown of all the major U.S. timezones:
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As for U.K. players, the PC version drops at 11 p.m. BST on June 20, with the console version coming only an hour later at midnight on June 21. Ultimately, what this all means is thatShadow of the Erdtreeisn’t seeing a simultaneous release. So, unless you’re in New Zealand, keep in mind that people are bound to start sharing screenshots and footage online before you’re able to access the DLC. Although I’m sure the most fervent ofElden Ringfans can figure out how to trick their systems’ internal clocks so they can start playing early.
Bandai Namco has also confirmed pre-loads will be available 48 hours in advance, though only for the PlayStation version for some reason. Downloads for the Xbox and PC versions won’t be available until launch time. If you’re a PlayStation user, it’s recommended you take advantage of the pre-load so you can immediately jump in once the DLC launches.
Don’t forget as well that to start playingShadow of the Erdtree, you willneed to have defeated two specific bossesin the base game. You only have a week left to do so, otherwise you’ll be left behind, though it’s not as if the DLC is going anywhere. So, don’t feel pressured if you’re not fussed about experiencingShadow of the Erdtreeat launch.
