Did the "Elden Ring" Devs Just Spill the Beans on the DLC Location?
The "Shadow of the Erdtree" DLC trailer was awesome, but it also made our brains hurt! New bosses, mysterious lands... where do we even start?
The "Shadow of the Erdtree" Trailer – More Questions Than Answers
One big thing everyone's buzzing about is the creepy new boss, Messmer. Who IS this guy? Turns out, there might've been hints about him hidden in the original game this whole time!
Fans Digging for Clues
Of course, the other huge mystery is WHERE the DLC takes place. The trailer didn't give much away, so fans are going full detective mode trying to figure it out.
Where in the World is the "Land of Shadow"?
Remember Marika, the queen who kinda messed everything up? Well, she's got a thing for hiding secrets to protect her image. One super-smart fan thinks the DLC might be hidden on the map where no one would expect it.
A Super-Clever Theory: Hidden in Plain Sight
The theory is, the "Land of Shadow" is smack dab in the MIDDLE of the Elden Ring map. It's like those prisons where Marika buried stuff she didn't want to remember – maybe she hid this whole place for the same reason!
Did Miyazaki Slip Up? That Interview Though...
In a recent interview, the creator of "Elden Ring," Hidetaka Miyazaki, dropped some cool info about the DLC. But he might've ALSO given away the location without even realizing it!
What He Said About the Veil
Someone asked him about the weird veil in the DLC art. His answer was basically: "Yep, the DLC happens in a place cut off from the rest of the game, and the veil shows that."
The Theory + the Interview = It Kinda Fits?
Think about it: if the "Land of Shadow" is hidden AND separate from the main world, that lines up perfectly with the fan theory!
More DLC Info We Got
Miyazaki also said Miquella will be a major character in the DLC story. We'll basically be following his path to this mysterious land.
Wrapping Things Up
We won't know for sure until the DLC drops, but this location theory makes a TON of sense!
FAQs
Is this official, or just a guess?
Just a well-thought-out theory, but it fits with what Miyazaki said!
Where can I read the full interview?
Try searching for 'Famitsu Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree interview'.
Could the "Land of Shadow" be connected to the Death Blight stuff?
Maybe! There's a lot of creepy, shadowy vibes in the trailer.
Will other characters from the base game show up?
We don't know yet, but fingers crossed!
I'm confused, can you explain the theory again?
Sure! Basically, the idea is the DLC location has been under our noses the whole time, disguised on the normal map because Marika likes hiding things.
So, what do you think? Is this theory onto something, or totally off-base? Let me know in the comments!
