Elden Ring's latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, has surpassed The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine to become the highest-rated DLC on Metacritic. Pawel Sasko, lead quest designer for Blood and Wine, has congratulated FromSoftware and announced his intention to buy the DLC to support the team, even without having completed Elden Ring’s base game. Sasko's tweet reflects the mutual respect between developers, highlighting the camaraderie in the gaming industry despite its commercial nature.
What makes Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree the highest-rated DLC?nShadow of the Erdtree received stellar reviews for its rich storytelling, expansive world-building, challenging gameplay, and intricate lore, which resonated strongly with both critics and players alike.
Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion for the blockbuster game Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and released in 2022. The game puts players in the role of a Tarnished, tasked with restoring the Elden Ring by defeating the demigods holding its fragments. With its release, Elden Ring was praised for its difficult yet rewarding gameplay, open-world exploration, and deep lore, reinforcing FromSoftware's reputation for creating critically acclaimed titles such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne.
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It's great to see Shadow of the Erdtree getting the recognition it deserves; FromSoftware consistently knocks it out of the park with their immersive world-building and challenging gameplay. Also, shoutout to Pawel Sasko for showing true gamer spirit—proof that game devs have each other's backs.
Shadow of the Erdtree's success showcases FromSoftware's mastery in blending challenging gameplay with immersive world-building. It's cool to see giants in the industry, like Pawel Sasko from CDPR, showing love and respect across the board—this camaraderie is what makes the gaming community special.
It's awesome to see Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree getting the recognition it deserves; FromSoftware keeps setting the bar higher with their incredible lore and intense gameplay. Major props to Pawel Sasko for showing such class and support—it's moments like these that make the gaming community so special.