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## 🎮 Game Overview
* Released on **June 21, 2024**, this is a premium expansion requiring the base game to play.
* It introduces a brand-new region known as the **Realm of Shadow**, distinct from the Lands Between, featuring unique zones, dungeons, flora, and architecture.
* The story is guided by **Empyrean Miquella**, a pivotal figure tied deeply to the lore, drawing players into untold mysteries alongside new characters.
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## 🧱 Content & Features
* A rich expansion offering:
* New storylines and characters centered on Miquella.
* Dozens of **legacy dungeons**, diverse biomes, and a sprawling world with vertical complexity.
* Features not in the base game:
* **New weapons**, armor sets, spells, skill trees, talismans.
* Enhanced RPG depth via **Scadutree Fragments** and **Revered Spirit Ashes** that boost your character and summons (usable only in the Shadow realm).
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## 🧩 How to Access
* Must defeat **Starscourge Radahn** and **Mohg, Lord of Blood** in the base game to unlock the expansion.
* Begin by interacting with the withered arm cocoon appearing at Mohg’s arena to transition into the Realm of Shadow.
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## 🔥 Difficulty & Progression
* Targeted at high-level or New‑Game + players—challenging and demanding.
* Some players have noted certain bosses feel overly oppressive or frustratingly executed.
* Progression tools like Scadutree items help boost stats and balance late-game challenges.
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## 🎵 Presentation & World-Building
* The world supports deep lore, vibrant NPC questlines (e.g. Leda, Redmane Freyja), and strong characterization tied to Miquella’s journey.
* Critics praise its stunning design—from ruined castles to cursed forests—with immersive sound, music, and voice performances.
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## ⚙️ Reception & Sales
* **Critically acclaimed**, earning Metacritic scores around **92–95/100**, depending on platform.
* Sold over **5 million copies in its first three days** and surpassed **10 million total** by mid‑2025—around **one in three Elden Ring players** purchased the expansion.
* Named a potential contender for Game of the Year 2024, earning multiple nominations despite being a DLC—a rare achievement.
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