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Elden RingDLCShadow of the Erdtreewas one of the most anticipated releases this year. FromSoftware delivered an amazing experience with the expansion and it received critical acclaim and was widely praised.
But players did not find it that fun due to alleged difficulty that was too hard for them and they review-bombed the DLC. It seems like they are now happy as the game has again gained positive reviews on Steam after the latest patch.
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Shadow of the Erdtreewas released to absolutely amazing reviews from critics and while some fans found it to be the best ever DLC by FromSoftware, many were frustrated with the difficulty and complained about it. The players even resorted to review-bombing the expansion on Steam.
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This lead to the game’s review score going from“Overwhelmingly Positive”to“Mixed”due to the hard difficulty and performance issues on both PC and consoles such as frame rate drops, bad quality visuals at certain points, and more. But the review score on Steam is now returning to positive.
At the time of writing, the review score of the expansion is now“Mostly Positive”with over 56k reviews. This comes after the latest patch that buffed players by making Scadutree Blessings more powerful, ultimately, make the game easier and bosses less difficult to beat.
Bruh people can’t appreciate anything worth grinding for anymore
Shadow of the Erdtreeis definitely difficult but it was surprising to see so many players complaining about it. Some fans have criticized the ones complaining that do not want to grind in the game and just want an easy game. Players have said that it is a bit difficult but that is what makes it fun.
The Difficulty Complaints Couldn’t Stop Shadow of the Erdtree Sales
While players complaining about the expansion’s difficulty and technical issues could have been a threat to any other game or expansion’s sales, it did not affectShadow of the Erdtree. The DLC’s don’t sell as well as base games but theElden RingDLC has done extremely well so far.
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Bandai Namco announced that the DLC sold five million copies in just three days. It thanked players saying,“To the many who tread the path left by Kindly Miquella, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.”This was amid all the controversy going around the expansion.
To the many who tread the path left by Kindly Miquella, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.#ELDENRINGpic.twitter.com/0dXflKgmXB
It shows that how much fans value FromSoftware and the content it brings to them. The expansion still has a long way to go to catch the base game’s sales as it has sold over 25 million copies till date.
However, if one expansion can do it, it’sShadow of the Erdtree. It is also nice to see players enjoying the DLC again, and that will help the expansion record bigger sale numbers.
What are your thoughts asElden RingDLC returns to positive review score? Let us know in the comments!
Rohit Tiwari
Gaming Editor
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Rohit Tiwari is a Gaming Journalist and Editor at FandomWire. With a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Rohit combines academic insight with a passion for the games and the stories they tell. When he’s not busy playing games, you’ll find him reading or catching a football game.
