Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree expansion just dropped on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. However, there are a majority of players who are unable to access it even after knowing and completing all the tasks to start the DLC. Players have tried countless workarounds floating around in the community. We’ll be mentioning some of the best fixes for players who still can’t access the Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC.

How to Fix Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Not Accessible

There are several reasons why players can’t access the DLC, even though they’ve fulfilled all requirements. One of the most common reasons is that the game does not recognize the installed DLC. However, our solutions below are sure to help you play the Shadow of Erdtree expansion without problems.

Make Sure to Download the DLC

The first fix is an obvious one, make sure that you’ve downloaded the DLC/updated the game. First, you need to launch Elden Ring and spot which version you have installed on the bottom-right of the screen. If the information states the name of the DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree,” this means the DLC is successfully installed.

However, if your game isn’t detecting the DLC, I recommend that you go to your designated store e.g. Steam, Playstation Store, or Microsoft Store. Head towards your game library and make sure that the DLC is checkmarked in your add-ons. If the DLC wasn’t enabled before, the game will proceed to download it.

Tip for PS5: Players on PS5 can use the Restore Licenses feature by going into Settings > User & Accounts > Other > Restore Licenses.

Power Cycle Your Console or PC

If your DLC is installed and you’re still unable to play it, the most simple and effective fix is power cycling your system.

You can simply shut down your PS5, Xbox, or PC and remove the plug from the power outlet. Wait for 2-3 minutes before plugging it back in and powering the system on. After that, you can boot up Elden Ring again and check whether you can access the DLC now.

There’s a high chance that you’ll be able to play the DLC now.

Reinstall Elden Ring

If nothing else works, I recommend uninstalling and then reinstalling the game. Don’t worry, this will not affect your save files.

This will install the latest copy of the game on your system. This will help your system detect the DLC from the get-go and you’ll be able to start playing it right away (considering you’ve done all the required tasks to access it).

These were all the fixes that will help you fix the issue of being unable to play Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Hopefully, the developers will patch this issue in an update so players won’t have to suffer for long and can finally play the DLC without problems.

The new expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of Erdtree drops on June 21, 2024 (tomorrow at the time of writing). However, you’ll first need to complete a few tasks before you can set foot in the Land of Shadow. Unfortunately, there’s no option to begin the DLC in the game menu. Hence, we’ve curated this guide detailing all the steps you need to do to start the Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC.

Defeat General Radahn

Starscourge Radahn is the big boss located in the rot-infested Calid region of the Lands Between. You must activate the Radahn Festival by visiting any site of grace in the Altus Plateau.

Once the festival is active, you’ll need to reach the Redmane Castle in the southeast corner of the map. There’s a portal on the beach that you’ll activate to travel to the battlefield where you’ll face off against Radahn.

Defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood Next

Mohg, Lord of Blood is the second boss that you need to defeat in order to access the Shadow of Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring.

You’ll find him in Mohgwyn Palace located underneath Caelid. The Palace region is accessible by either the gateway teleporter of Consecrated Snowfield or by using the Pureblood Knight’s Medal given to you by White Mask Varré at the end of his questline.

Interact With the Withered Arm (Miquella’s Cocoon)

Once you defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood, you’ll see a withered arm in his Throne Room. Go towards it and interact with the Arm to start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. That’s it, you’re ready to set out into the Land of Shadow and acquire new gear to face off deadly bosses.

The fact that you were able to face off against Radahn and Mohg really shows how well-equipped you are for the DLC difficulty. So, you don’t have to worry about any additional grind to level up and be eligible for the expansion.

Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree has got to be one of the most awaited DLC releases I’ve ever seen. The hardcore fans of the series have been eagerly counting the days till they can finally explore the land of Shadow. The latest patch 1.12 for Elden Ring dropped today and includes support for the Shadow of Erdtree expansion. However, there are a lot more interesting changes that will interest players.

New Content

As discussed before, the main highlight of the patch is the support for the latest Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of Erdtree. This DLC will take players on a journey across the Land of Shadow and pit them against new enemies and bosses. Players can also expect to find new weapons in this expansion and create interesting new builds around them.

There are also some cosmetic items like new hairstyles added to the game. You’ll also find the new Map Functions Menu helpful. You’ll be glad to know that the summoning pools now carry over to NG+ in the update 1.12.

Addition of Mechanics

The new patch also makes inventory management a bit easier. The patch has some welcome additions like a dedicated section for recently collected items and a “!” marker to indicate new items.

One change in particular that has got players excited is the ability to summon spectral steed, torrent during the Elden Beast boss fight. It’s finally happening and players can’t wait to face off against the final boss once again.

Adjustment to PvP & PvE

Elden Ring Update 1.12 also balances a lot of PvE and PvP elements of the game.

For PvP, you’ll experience madness and sleep effects less frequently as the buildup will be halted for a short time after an application. Poise damage has also seen a major balancing pass for heavy-thrusting swords and some skills.

For PvE & PvP, there have been optimizations to gameplay. The turning speed, stamina consumption, damage scaling, effects, and poise damage for several weapons have been readjusted.

Now we’ve included all the major changes in the Elden Ring update 1.12 above. If you’re keen on reading the detailed patch notes, head over to Bandai Namco’s official website. The update is now live on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S.

If you’re wondering how to start Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree DLC, here’s our quick guide on it.