A recent discovery in the PlayStation Database today unveiled the size of the upcoming Elden Ring patch and the expansion known as Shadow of the Erdtree. According to PlayStation Game Size’s announcement on X/Twitter, the upcoming 1.012 update, serving as the foundation for the much-anticipated expansion, will expand the total disk space requirement to slightly over 54 gigabytes. This represents an increase of approximately 3 gigabytes compared to the current version’s size of about 51 gigabytes. Conversely, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion itself will create a larger footprint, estimated to be over 16 gigabytes. These figures may vary across different platforms; nonetheless, they provide an estimate of the storage capacity needed on both PCs and consoles to accommodate the upcoming patch and expansion. The additional 3 gigabytes integrated into the initial game’s total size may hint at the introduction of fresh content to Elden Ring beyond the expansion scheduled for release later this month.
Since FromSoftware’s last successful launch over two years ago, players will soon dive back into the immersive world of Elden Ring with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, which is set to debut on June 21st across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. For an in-depth look at the extensive DLC, refer to Kai’s detailed preview for insights into what lies ahead.
Exploring the abundance of new content that Miyazaki and the development team have crafted was a tantalizing experience, offering only a small glimpse into the challenges and adventures that await against a myriad of bosses, a delve into a fresh legacy dungeon, and leaving with more questions than resolutions regarding Miquella’s enigmatic role in the imminent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Overcoming a colossal floating Chinese lion that dynamically shifted its elemental nature throughout the encounter granted me a magnificent lion helm as a reward to flaunt throughout the shadowy realms; a delightful surprise indeed.
