Summary
- Excitement for Elden Ring's new DLC is on the rise, bringing a surge in player counts across platforms.
- The Shadow of the Erdtree trailer has reignited fan interest, leading to a 100-115% increase in active players on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
- With stunning environments and challenging gameplay, Elden Ring's popularity continues to soar with the upcoming DLC.
With the release of the trailer for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Elden Ring has gotten a massive boost to its concurrent player counts across platforms. Elden Ring saw a spike in concurrent players when 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 Ring is an open-world Soulslike RPG written by George R. R. Martin, the author behind the high-fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Fans have long awaited news of fresh additions to the game, and the reveal of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has brought thousands of players back into the game.
First reported by PlayTracker, Elden Ring has returned to the top of multiple "most played" charts, as concurrent player counts have continued to rise following the reveal of the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. According to data from PlayTracker, concurrent player counts for Elden Ring are 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, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer has 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 of Elden Ring.
Fan Excitement Continues To Rise For Elden Ring DLC
Elden Ring earned 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 of new Elden Ring updates have 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 Ring remains an incredibly popular title, and its upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC 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 Ring ranks among some of the best Soulslike games for beginners while simultaneously receiving praise from seasoned veterans of hardcore combat gaming. With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC once again sparking fan interest in the title, concurrent player counts for Elden Ring continue to reach new heights.
Elden Ring
- Released
- February 25, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
