The Shadow of the Erdtree preload window has ended: the expansion launched on June 21, 2024. In the original release schedule, PS4 and PS5 players could pre-download it from June 19; Xbox players and Steam users could start downloading at their respective launch times on June 21. Those dates are historical, not current download instructions.
When could you preload Shadow of the Erdtree?
FromSoftware’s official Elden Ring notice, published June 14, 2024, listed these platform times. It did not specify a time zone, so the times below are reproduced as published rather than converted to local time.
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| Platform | Original download start | Was advance preload available? |
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| PS4 and PS5 | June 19, 2024 at 00:00 | Yes. The game data could be pre-downloaded before launch. |
| Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S | June 21, 2024 at 00:00 | No. Download began at the play-start time. |
| Steam (PC) | June 21, 2024 at 07:00 | No. Download began at the play-start time. |
The official notice said, in translation, that Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam downloads would be available from the play-start time. The expansion’s release date across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam was June 21, 2024, according to Bandai Namco’s launch announcement.
Can you preload Shadow of the Erdtree on Steam?
No advance Steam preload was included in the official schedule. Steam users could begin downloading at 07:00 on June 21, 2024, the stated play-start time. That release-window time has passed.
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When could you preload Shadow of the Erdtree on PS5 or PS4?
PS4 and PS5 players could pre-download the expansion starting June 19, 2024 at 00:00. The notice did not provide a time zone, so this should not be treated as a guaranteed local-clock time for every region.
Did Xbox get early access to the download?
No. Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S downloads opened at 00:00 on June 21, 2024, at the play-start time—not during an earlier preload window.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What else mattered during the launch window?
- You need Elden Ring. Bandai Namco describes Shadow of the Erdtree as an expansion that requires the base game. Its official product page also says one console DLC code can be used on PS4 and PS5, or on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
- Maintenance was scheduled before launch. The June 14 notice listed maintenance for June 20, 2024, from 16:00 to 19:00, and warned that the end time could change. Online play would be unavailable during maintenance, while offline play would remain possible.
- An update was part of the release preparation. The notice described an update for the base game and DLC and told players to apply the latest update.
The maintenance and update details are from the official Elden Ring notice dated June 14, 2024.
How to download it now
The dates above describe the original launch schedule; they are not steps for a current preload. Since the expansion has already been released, owners can look for it through their platform’s storefront or library. The official sources cited here do not establish current store-menu instructions or regional availability.
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