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A devotedElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreefan shared a full 24-hour timelapse showcasing the Scadutree’s breathtaking visuals. Even before the release of the first and only DLC expansion for FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed open-world Soulslike, fans have been fascinated with its visuals, with many particularly enamored by the colossal Scadutree overlooking much of the Land of Shadow. As one player has shown, the developers ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreespared no effort in crafting its most awe-inspiring landmark.
Since its release in 2022,Elden Ringhas earned widespread praise for its visuals and art direction, with critics and players alike astounded by the scope and depth of The Lands Between. These varied locales include everything from the lush, expansive hills and forests of Limgrave to the otherworldly ruins of Crumbling Farum Azula. The developers continued to expand upon the in-game world’s beauty with the addition ofShadow of the Erdtreeand its new explorable area. To the delight of fans, the Land of Shadow was a thrilling return to form for FromSoftware, and many players who delved into DLC discovered the same sense of wonder that they experienced during their first playthrough ofElden Ring.
To showcase the striking beauty of the expansion’s setting, Reddit user ClydeTheCamel shared a short video exhibiting the fantastical design of the Scadutree with a 24-hour timelapse. The clip of the colossal tree is a haunting sight to witness, especially during the night when its canopy obscures many of the stars and the only thing visible is a swirling mass of shadows above. Several commenters mentioned the dark specks running up the Scadutree’s trunk, wondering if they might be connected toElden Ring’s fragmented lore.
The Lore Behind Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Scadutree
Fans were amazed by the timelapse and expressed their appreciation for such a clear view ofShadow of the Erdtree’s most iconic landmark, with some quick to begin discussing the significance of the Scadutree in the game’s lore. While it is widely known that the tree is the source ofthe DLC’s Scadutree Fragments, one fan speculated that the sap dripping from the branches of the Scadutree is a reflection of the suffering of the Land of Shadow’s inhabitants. ClydeTheCamel also proposed their own theory, suggesting that the shadows over the Scadutree might hint at its connection to the Sealing Tree or Radagon.
While the Land of Shadow is still shrouded in mystery, there’s been no shortage ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreefans who have wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to decoding the DLC’s lore. Players continue to unearth secret after secret, with users speculating about everything from the connection between the Scadutree and the Erdtree towhy Torrent fears the Frenzied Flame.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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Shadow of the Erdtree is the first and only DLC expansion for FromSoftware’s groundbreaking Elden Ring. It takes players to a whole new region, the Land of Shadow, where a new story awaits the Tarnished.
