Elden Ring Fans Think Shadow of the Erdtree's 30-Song Soundtrack Hints at DLC Length

FromSoftware is preparing to unveil an epic continuation of the Elden Ring saga with the highly-anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, set to launch on June 21. This expansion promises new and thrilling adventures, accompanied by an impressive soundtrack featuring over 30 songs. This substantial number, nearly half of the original game's 67 tracks, hints at a massive expansion that could potentially match or even surpass the base game in scale and intensity.

Musical Clues to Scale and Scope

The robust soundtrack hints at Shadow of the Erdtree's potential size. Fans and analysts are buzzing with speculation, particularly after dataminer Sekiro Dubi suggested that the 30-song lineup could point to "15 to 20 new bosses at least," given the typical musical accompaniment for various boss phases in FromSoftware games. This comparison sets expectations high, with some fans describing the DLC more like Elden Ring 1.5 rather than just another chapter.

Comparative Melodies

The DLC’s musical ambition is notable even compared to other FromSoftware titles. For context, the Demon’s Souls remake features 21 tracks, and the original Dark Souls game has 31. Shadow of the Erdtree not only promises to enrich the auditory experience but also seems set to expand the game's universe to unprecedented dimensions. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has hinted at the expansion’s breadth, teasing that its map could be more extensive than Limgrave, the initial area players explore in Elden Ring.

As the soundtrack is poised to debut on major streaming platforms in the months following the DLC’s release, the anticipation among both audiophiles and gamers is palpable. This could potentially be one of the most ambitious expansions in recent memory. With Miyazaki keeping the exact length and full scope of the DLC under wraps, the community is left to speculate on the grandeur of Shadow of the Erdtree. However, one thing is certain-this expansion is a significant undertaking, potentially offering hours of new content that pushes the boundaries of the Elden Ring universe.