How to Preload Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

“As the release date for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree approaches, find out how you can preload the expansion on all platforms and the game’s file size.”

Fans can finally rejoice as the long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is set to launch on June 21. FromSoftware promises that this will be their largest expansion yet, immersing players in the mysterious Land of Shadow and offering a plethora of new weapons. Brace yourself for challenging boss battles that will test your skills to the limit.

If you’re excited to start playing the expansion, you can preload Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree on all platforms and view the game’s file size.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree preload date
How to preload Elden Ring DLC
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree file size

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Preload Date

The highly anticipated game Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will allow players to preload the game starting on June 19. This option will be available for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, but it is currently unclear if players on Steam will have the same option. As more information is released, we will update this article with any additional details.

Preloading Elden Ring DLC: A Step-by-Step Guide

To pre-load Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, simply visit the game’s store page on either the PlayStation or Xbox Store. There, you will find an option to pre-load the game as soon as it becomes available.

PlayStation

Head to the PlayStation Store
Search for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and enter the game’s store page
Once the preload becomes available on June 19, you’ll see an option to download the expansion

Xbox

Head to the Xbox Store
Search for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and enter the game’s store page
Hit the download option which should pop up on June 19

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree File Size

According to the ‘PlayStation Game Size’ on X, the file size of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is approximately 16.5GB. While the exact size may differ slightly depending on the platform, it should be in the same general range.

🚨 ELDEN RING™ Shadow of the Erdtree– Download Size: 16.502 GB– Pre-Load: June 19– Launch: June 21#ShadowoftheErdtree pic.twitter.com/i0twfQOdXN

— PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) June 5, 2024

Despite containing a significant amount of new content, the DLC’s file size remains relatively small. To put it into perspective, the Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 was approximately 33GB, over twice the size of Shadow of the Erdtree. However, it is worth noting that FromSoftware games have never required a large amount of disk space.

To preload Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, follow these steps. In the meantime, here are some tips on how to get ready for the upcoming DLC, including the top Bleed build and the most efficient spot for farming Runes in the game.