Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree sets record as highest-rated DLC

Shadow of the Erdtree is 36th on Metacritic's list of the best-reviewed games of all time.

FromSoftware's upcoming DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, is already breaking records before its release. It's been recognized as the highest-rated downloadable content ever created.

With the launch of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring imminent, reviews are pouring in, offering tantalizing details about what players can expect in the Land of Shadows. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with almost universal acclaim. Despite a few dissenting opinions, the DLC has achieved an impressive Metacritic score of 95.

Shadow of the Erdtree has earned the remarkable distinction of ranking 36th on Metacritic's list of the best-reviewed games of all time. This achievement is particularly notable considering that FromSoftware has crafted the most highly acclaimed downloadable content ever produced.

The fact that Shadow of the Erdtree surpasses expansions like Blood and Wine indicates the caliber of experience players can expect. Blood and Wine is widely acclaimed as one of the finest open-world adventures, making this comparison significant.

It has also secured the top spot as the highest-rated game of the year thus far, surpassing titles such as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Destiny 2: Final Shape, as well as indie games like Balatro and Animal Well. 

While this achievement may not come as a shock given Elden Ring's overall high ratings, it underscores FromSoftware's dedication to Shadow of the Erdtree, with some even regarding it as a quasi-sequel due to its substantial content and quality.