The release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion trailer for Elden Ring, developed by Sony Group Corp.‘S SONY FromSoftware, triggered a notable increase in player engagement.
According to data from player tracking site SteamDB (via IGN), Elden Ring has seen a surge in players on Valve’s platform, reaching 112,406 in the last 24 hours, up from 45,866 the day before.
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This increase began after the Shadow of the Erdtree trailer debuted on February 21 and has steadily increased since then, peaking at 108,636 in the weekend following the announcement.
The game’s popularity extends beyond Steam, with Elden Ring now ranking 21st on Xbox’s most played games list, up from 36th the previous month.
Shadow of the Erdtree is poised to bring significant additions to Elden Ring, including new bosses, wacky abilities, and other gameplay improvements, making it FromSoftware’s biggest expansion yet.
These features were showcased in the trailer, sparking renewed interest in the beloved RPG as players anticipate the expansion’s release on June 21st.
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