Elden Ring Fans Cheerfully Embrace $40 DLC Price, Trusting FromSoftware's Legacy

In a moment awaited by Elden Ring fans worldwide, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have finally unveiled the first trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated Elden Ring DLC. Set to launch on June 21st for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the DLC comes with a price tag of $39.99 / £34.99. While some might consider it hefty, fans are expressing confidence that even at $70, Shadow of the Erdtree would still be worth every penny. In a gaming landscape where developers are criticized for various reasons, the trust and enthusiasm FromSoftware commands are evident.

As Elden Ring continues to receive acclaim as the most-awarded game of the year, the community's anticipation for the DLC, touted as FromSoftware's "largest expansion to date," is reaching new heights. Fans on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have voiced their reasons for eagerly embracing the $40 price, with many attributing it to the expected scale and quality of the expansion.

One user noted, "I'm willing to bet with 2 years spent in development it might as well be an Elden Ring sequel." While specifics about the expansion's size will be revealed on June 21st, the trust in FromSoftware's ability to deliver outstanding content has only grown stronger. Fans consider the DLC an investment, expressing sentiments like, "FromSoft literally NEVER misses with DLC. No doubt in my mind that this will be the best 40 bucks I’ve ever spent in my entire life."