The new DLC of Elden Ring is currently keeping the community occupied with tough bosses and numerous puzzles. However, many are wondering how long the playtime of the DLC is. We give you the answer.
How long is the playtime of the DLC? Depending on prior knowledge and experience, the DLC can easily be completed in 8 – 12 hours. However, if you take your time exploring and have not collected all Scadubaum fragments, the duration can stretch significantly.
We have already spent up to 100 hours in the DLC and still have not fought, discovered, or uncovered everything. Shadow of the Erdtree offers many options to get lost in your explorations.
The map of the shadow lands is confusing and complicated and ensures that even players with good orientation skills can get lost. Numerous dungeons, caves, and secrets are waiting to be discovered and solved. Hidetaka Miyazaki’s new adventure is not for everyone and, with its difficulty, makes even the most experienced players need a break.
DLC offers over 41 bosses, secrets, and items to collect
What is so extensive in the DLC? Over 41 bosses are waiting for you, more if you even count NPC intruders. Additionally, the expansions offer many powerful talismans, weapons, spells, and summons as well as armors that can be found or farmed. Someone who wants to collect all things in Elden Ring will be able to spend a lot of time in the expansion.
Moreover, the new items provide many reasons to start NG+ again. Items like the karate gloves or the dragon form ensure that you can build new builds to tackle the DLC’s bosses in different ways. However, if you only want to complete the DLC and finish the main story, you can get through in less than 8 – 12 hours – provided you know where to quickly gather your Scadubaum fragments.
Now it’s your turn, how long did it take you for your first playthrough? Have you finished the DLC yet or do you still need some time to explore everything? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. You can find more about our guides here in our overview: Elden Ring: All guides, beginner tips, and builds at a glance.
