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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Release Times, Explained

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Here’s everything you need to know about the global release times and pre-load information for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree Release Times

The highly anticipated Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is almost here, and fans around the world are eager to dive back into the Lands Between. This new expansion promises to bring even more depth and challenges to the critically acclaimed game.

The release times for the “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC vary depending on your location. Here’s a breakdown of when you can start playing:

  • PDT (Pacific Daylight Time):
    • Consoles: June 20, 9:00 p.m.
    • PC: June 20, 3:00 p.m
  • CDT (Central Daylight Time):
    • Consoles: June 20, 11:00 p.m.
    • PC: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
  • EDT (Eastern Daylight Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 20, 6:00 p.m.
  • COT (Colombia Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 20, 5:00 p.m.
  • BRT (Brasilia Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 20, 7:00 p.m.
  • BST (British Summer Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 20, 11:00 p.m.
  • CEST (Central European Summer Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 12:00 a.m.
  • SAST (South Africa Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 12:00 a.m.
  • EEST (Eastern European Summer Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 1:00 a.m.
  • MSK (Moscow Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 1:00 a.m.
  • AST (Atlantic Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 1:00 a.m.
  • GST (Gulf Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 2:00 a.m.
  • UTC+7:
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 5:00 a.m.
  • UTC+8:
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 6:00 a.m.
  • SGT (Singapore Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 5:00 a.m.
  • KST (Korea Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 7:00 a.m.
  • JST (Japan Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 7:00 a.m.
  • AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 8:00 a.m.
  • NZST (New Zealand Standard Time):
    • Consoles: June 21, Midnight (local time)
    • PC: June 21, 10:00 a.m.
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Preloading Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

For PlayStation users, preloading for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be available 48 hours prior to the launch time. This means you can start downloading the content two days before the official release, ensuring that you’re ready to jump in as soon as the DLC goes live. Unfortunately, Xbox and PC users will need to wait until the actual launch time to begin their downloads.

Being prepared and knowing when you can start your adventure in the Shadow of the Erdtree is key to making the most out of this new content. Make sure your console or PC is ready, and mark your calendars according to your time zone to avoid any delay in experiencing what this DLC has to offer.

Elden Ring is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Shadow of Erdtree DLC appears on June 21, 2024. 

Cory Dinkel
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Cory Dinkel is a freelance writer for Siliconera since 2023. An award-winning digital journalist, he has worked for local and national news outlets for nearly a decade. His favorite genre is the JRPG and he will not be taking questions during his "There is Not a Love Triangle in Final Fantasy VII" speech.

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