Summary
With the release of the trailer for theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC,Elden Ringhas gotten a massive boost to its concurrent player counts across platforms.Elden Ringsaw a spike in concurrent playerswhen the DLC was first revealed. As players await the content update to drop, this uptick in reignited fan interest is continuing to rise.
Released in February 2022,Elden Ringis an open-world Soulslike RPG written by George R. R. Martin, the author behind the high-fantasy novel seriesA Song of Ice and Fire. Fans have long awaited news of fresh additions to the game, and the reveal of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC has brought thousands of players back into the game.
First reported by PlayTracker,Elden Ringhas returned to the top of multiple “most played” charts, as concurrent player counts have continued to rise following the reveal of the upcomingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. According to data from PlayTracker, concurrent player counts forElden Ringare up 100% on Steam, up 110% on PlayStation, and up 115% on Xbox, compared to the week before the trailer’s reveal. Released on February 21, theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC trailerhas already earned over a million views on YouTube, with fans sharing their excitement in the comments and across social media. However, the new content is set to release on June 21, leaving fans to hop back into the base game to satisfy cravings for the world ofElden Ring.
Fan Excitement Continues To Rise For Elden Ring DLC
Elden Ringearned multiple Game of the Year awards in 2022, so it should come as no surprise that fans are enthusiastically waiting for new DLC to be added to the iconic title. Plenty ofnewElden Ringupdateshave kept players satisfied with the existing game, but the allure of the upcoming content additions has continued to bring even more players back into the world of the Tarnished. From gorgeous fantasy environments to brutal yet satisfying gameplay,Elden Ringremains an incredibly popular title, and its upcomingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is beckoning both new and returning players.
Soulslike games have earned a reputation of notoriety, and yet they remain among the most popular releases in the RPG genre.Elden Ringranks among some of thebest Soulslike games for beginnerswhile simultaneously receiving praise from seasoned veterans of hardcore combat gaming. With theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC once again sparking fan interest in the title, concurrent player counts forElden Ringcontinue to reach new heights.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
