Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree unlock times and release date

The Elden Ring DLC release date is nigh, so set your reminders for the Shadow of the Erdtree unlock times, tarnished ones. Down below is everything you need to know about exactly when you can start downloading and playing the giant new DLC area. I've even done my best impression of a FromSoft lore nerd and explained what it all means for you—who actually gets to play Erdtree first?

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