The numbers are in and Shadow of the Erdtree is as big a hit as the original Elden Ring.
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The game’s official X-page revealed that the DLC expansion had already amassed 5 million downloads in less than a week since its release. What makes this number significant is that it’s one-fifth of the total sales for the original Elden Ring, which had sold 25 million units a week before the DLC’s release. It was already one of the best-selling games of all time, and these massive numbers for Shadow of the Erdtree really underscored its significance.
Since Shadow of the Erdtree’s release, hordes of players have dipped their toes into the new Land of Shadow and its challenging boss battles. The difficulty has become such a contentious part of the experience that streamers have repeatedly criticized the DLC for being too difficult to enjoy, and Steam reviews have plummeted as a result. But those minor controversies hardly matter when the majority of critics and fans alike rave about the content and can’t wait for more.
As time goes on and fewer people complain about the difficulty of a From Software game (something other streamers have already indicated), Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree will likely see their ratings rise again, which means the future of the series looks bright.
