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All Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements

Rock-solid requirements for a rock-solid game.
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Published: Jun 12, 2024 06:14 am

FromSoftware finally presents the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and if the base content is anything to go by, the requirements for the new content are boss.

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Shadow of the Erdtree is two years in the making and—based on our experience—is well worth the wait. Packed with new bosses, areas, and bigger and badder foes, Shadow of the Erdtree should usurp all expectations—but only if you meet the requirements to play.

Elden Ring was a mammoth proposition featuring a large-scale map littered with intertwining main areas and sub-areas. Shadow of the Erdtree isn’t quite as vast (which isn’t saying a lot), but its requirements might test you.

What are the minimum PC spec requirements for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?

A strange creature from the Land of Shadows in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
This looks even more horrifying with better specs. Image via FromSoftware

The minimum requirements needed for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree are fairly generous, and here’s a quick look at what you need to hit to get the DLC running.

RequirementSpecs
Operating SystemWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB / Intel Arc A380 6GB
DirectXVersion 12
RAM12GB RAM
Storage80GB

If you have a more generous PC rig with more impressive specs, the recommended PC requirements might make Shadow of the Erdtree even more tantalizing. Here are the Elden Ring DLC’s recommended specs.

RequirementSpecs
Operating SystemWindows 10 / Windows 11
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB / Intel Arc A750 8GB
DirectXVersion 12
RAM16GB RAM
Storage80GB

The original Shadow of the Erdtree specs were updated by FromSoftware on June 14, 2024, with a few crucial adjustments made—and our tables above represent the shift in specs.

For even more on Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, check out its full download size criteria, as well as how long it’s expected to be.

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Andy is a Game Guides Writer at Dot Esports with a host of experience working at Dexerto, Twinfinite, Keengamer, and more. He's about as passionate a gamer as you're likely to find and spreads that love across a ton of different titles, but will also talk everything football, golf, and wrestling! Be sure to follow his thoughts and ramblings over at @AndyHighton8 on Twitter.