I played Shadow of the Erdtree for 50 hours...my thoughts (Spoiler-Free Review)

[@agtjake]

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[@omnikaion534]

Can characters cross over to the DLC

[@codypatton2859]

Can you answer a single question: does this DLC give a new Mending Rune for a new ending to the main game? No details, can just be yes or no.

[@saluki904]

Oh my god... did not expect you got the early copy dude. Good job

[@zombiehampster1397]

FS is one of the rare studios that understands the benefits of under-promising and then over-delivering, as well as having the confidence to develope the game and release it when its truly ready. FS with Miyazaki in control is a dream come true for those who love their design philosophy.

[@gagegrogan4352]

This was a perfect review for something without saying too much, other channels should take after cuz this was all I needed and wanted. I’m avoiding almost every other channel until release now.

[@Nitu_S.C.]

I've just finished Lies of Pi. A masterpiece of it's own. I will take 1 week break and then I will proceed to enter the Shadow realm. I fucking love the grind in these games because you really feel satisfaction after finishing a level and the whole world is like a living painting with dark and fantastic tones. It also shapes our character into a better one.

[@StarkOberon4]

Long and hard didst thou wait, tarnished warrior.

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

Be assured that the Elden Ring resteth close at hand.

[@allthe1]

Your patience befits... a... crown.

[@JohnDWJ]

Twas nobly fought.

[@kreadapelu8813]

It is around the size of Limgrave in the same way water is around an island. Encompass would be a better word.

[@SobeCrunkMonster]

what did you say you n word?

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

Making the "mini sequel" to Elden Ring as a big, and relatively expensive, DLC is a pretty good idea. The devs can reuse the same engine as is, while concentrating on just making new content. Also, who's ready for 18 inches of Messmer?/

[@duelz9366]

Me!

[@allthe1]

My poor Tarnished ass is already sore... Gotta get more of those Scudoodle nuggets

[@neptwo9563]

this feels like a dream man. having played previous fromsoft dlcs and knowing you too have played them, and hearing you say this feels unreal I'm just finishing up on my character I made for the dlc and I'm going to cap my level at 125 because I want to face a damn good challenge, and man does this sound like it's gonna be a pain in the ass

[@IfImYouAndYourMeWhat]

I’m going ng+ level 160 if I don’t get my ass kicked I’m goin 40 vig 60 mind strength build. Thanks for listening!

[@neptwo9563]

60 mind sounds insane lol, I can't bring myself to go over 30 even with pure int/faith builds I'm gonna go in with a dex build of some sort as I've played every souls game with a dex build for my first playthrough, will probably start out with either a katana, a twinblade or a curved sword build and then switch to a nice new dex weapon I get from the DLC bosses

[@abdelrahmankhaled8239]

3:30 is that ichimonji? And the sekiro parry is in the dlc. Bro cmon it's almost like elden ring is a culmination of all they learned and created through the years

[@JedBabe]

Man i cant wait to learn all the new lore

[@drphilsranch6782]

I have a feeling that it’s gonna be pretty insane.

[@grantzu]

ive never been this excited for a game man this gonna be a lifetime experience just like the first playthrough of elden ring

[@Elbsolut]

I like how you said at the end „when the GAME fully releases“ ;) that speaks for itself

[@1siege]

Congrats on getting a copy dude - been following you for a little while and seen the growth with your Elden Ring content. Keep it up man!

[@reign8195]

SPOILERS!! Malenia is the Blade of Miquella

[@gaming2ebbrell136]

Don't scare me like that

[@rtukpe]

...and she has never know defeat

[@allthe1]

I'm spoilt

[@robertk3696]

Oh damn all those weapons look good. I really wanna get that dude's swords at 3:45.

[@nationstewart1189]

this dlc is kicking my ass! i won’t spoil anything but some of theee bosses have taken me straight hours of nothing but attempts. i’m ng+ smth like 5 and level about 200 and im still having a great time

[@JazerMedia]

In a way, they converged the legacy dungeons and overworld of the original game into something that can't even be discerned between the two.

[@Enzie-bw4bn]

I dont know if you will see this, but I was wondering if you found any additional larval tears in the dlc area, or if the only ones we get are from the base game.

[@agtjake]

There are a few in the DLC that I found

[@Doughstroy0218]

I hope you are still planning on streaming the dlc on release right?.... right? 😅

[@agtjake]

Of course!

[@blahblahblah8041]

I started a new game plus like a year ago and just didn’t play. So now I have to play through most of the story so I can get to the dlc. But I’m having a blast again! And it’s building so much hype to finally reach the dlc.

[@SarcasticSloth69]

9:50 that boss arena looks so epic wtf, i hope the boss fits that whole "Immortal Bastion" vibe

[@talkativefox4200]

@@SarcasticSloth69 kek

[@PumPkinPatch36]

Holy crap! Thats awesome man! Cant wait to take the journey with you!

[@cutcutado]

Just saw the weapon segment and let me say QUALITY BUILDS ARE BACK, LET'S GOOO

[@bennyd.monkey2138]

You finally got one of these massive W

[@Majin2buu]

@AgtJake, is it true that the final boss has massive lore implications of the original Darksouls and gives undeniable proof that Half Breed Priscilla is indeed the love child of Seeth the Scaless, but not Gwynevere, but Gwyndolin? I’d like to hear your lore implications upon this theory please.

[@anukthotawatta982]

not watching the vid rn cuz of spoilers. but one question. is it better or worse than the bloodborne DLC

[@demonintellect9834]

I've watched 5 or 6 reviews now and they've all said it was the best DLC From has ever put out.

[@vitod.6740]

these videos are always a 10/10.

[@Ginge.1008]

I've never played dark souls other than the 1st one about 12 years ago when I was 14 and gave up because I found it too hard. now i have a lot more patience loved elden ring currently doing a sorcerer playthrough now but thinking I will get this expansion and give it a good damn go at completing it. Good luck to me 😂

[@jacobkindsvatter4055]

Ive been at it for about 24 hours in 8 hour increments, im still stuck on the 1st boss this shits wayy too tough for a busy body like me i guess

[@holyrat5548]

What is the boss youre stuck on, and did you get any scadufragment upgrades

[@peacefusion]

scadufragments dont help squat. these bosses have absurd combos and grabs and low poise, learning their movesets is a far better advice.

[@Ilearnedtodayy]

This should be the first time a dlc gets game of the year, especially when quality has been pretty horrible with many games

[@brendanarcudi6163]

That dark souls 4 line is 100% spot on

[@codypatton2859]

Preloading the DLC now, tomorrow night could NOT come fast enough!!!!

[@kpvse]

what are your thoughts on the final boss?? I’ve heard a lot of people are disappointed and it’s kind of getting me worried

[@MidnightWhiteKnight]

if any one desrve an early access... sure its you. 2 years watching you growing your channel wuth the best ELDEN RING content

[@AndrewEvenstar]

I'm so hyperd! I only listened to the video, didn't watch anything. Bought the DLC for my brother in law this morning and I'm about to download it now!

[@zachtaylor5312]

I just hope the combat in the DLC has more depth to it than dodge-roll spam, attack, repeat.

[@yellowflash511]

So happy to hear that it's harder. My only critique of ER was it was noticably easier than previous Souls games (exploration not bosses). Plus I'll be playing on a NG+1 character so it'll probably be even harder on NG+. I'm on level 170 in NG+1, what do you think about that? Should I farm more levels?

[@agtjake]

You'll be good to go👍

[@Just_Another_Gravemind]

I just got the game because of the steam bundle out now, excited to start my first run today :) I plan on doing a massive loop and doing the dlc within this first playthrough, but I'm not sure how it'll go

[@kazuhira-CA]

You are going to love the game. Glad to have another tarnished join the fight!

[@gothxm]

its gonna take you a while. enjoy it!

[@Just_Another_Gravemind]

I have discovered I'm not very good at the game 😅... Here's to getting better

[@kazuhira-CA]

@@Just_Another_Gravemind You are emboldened by the flame of ambition. Don't give up, Tarnished! You'll get there. Trial and error. If you fail, you get right back up and try again. I believe in you!

[@Just_Another_Gravemind]

@@kazuhira-CA you'd better cuz pumpkin definitely buried me a few times! But I've got a pretty good hang of it I think, other than monster hunter I've never really played a 3D game, nor one with many buttons, so most of my errors are hitting the wrong ones 😅

[@adambrill5406]

Can't wait for the Streams Jake 🔥🔥

[@STSTST0404]

Pleeease, tell me Mesmer burned Eternal Cities with Giants flame, and Black Knifes wanted their revenge. And that’s why the Night took place. (And I Hope to find clues to my crazy theory that Radagon is a Mimic Tear made to become Elden Lord of Nox)

[@antoniodanet1143]

I can’t believe the final boss was Gideon ofnir

[@NamedNameless1]

7:10 By the way, that file size isn't accurate. That file size is installing everything included in the hub app, which includes Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, Warzone and all relevant DLC. The reason they did it like this is so that you don't have to waste disc space if you have multiple CoD games, since they share a lot of assets. For example, MWIII will have a larger install size if you don't already have MWII installed, and vice versa. Or at least that's how I understand It, I don't actually own any of these games.

[@mehashonhold]

Yes that file size is not an accurate representation of the whole situation. It'll be much smaller if you have only the BO6. For example current MW3 is only 32GB in size, and Warzone is 22GB in size on Steam. The Whole COD file size in disk is currently 72.89GB for me.

[@RedYellowBird6889]

Oh shit you got an early copy? Congrats on getting to experience that.

[@Mario-SunshineGalaxy64]

Is it true Godefroy is the final secret boss?!?!

[@edward.constantine]

Yes

[@geert574]

Yes but he's in dragon form and renamed Bayle tge the Dread

[@jonasfadi8213]

@@geert574 wut

[@StarkOberon4]

Lend him your strenght, kindred

[@Gremlin-Glizzy]

Yes

[@LightHawk328]

Thanks so much, this is well on point.

[@justinbutler5783]

About 3-4 hrs in, I love the world and the environments. The bosses are fantastic, but can we please admit the nerfing of our stats over all is... cheap. It just seems to force you to collect "special items" to have your power and defense given back to you. Hurts the gameplay for me, but again, I'm only 3-4 hours in dlc. Love the videos dude keep up the good work

[@agtjake]

It forces you to explore the world. That aspect may not be for everybody, so I get why some find that annoying. Just like the main game, sometimes you just have to leave, explore, get stronger, and come back later. With this new system in the DLC, the same thing applies, but you can't just go off and farm runes to out level a boss. I personally love it, but I get why others don't. Thank you for watching the videos

[@peacefusion]

I like the idea that you have to collect tree fragments again for a new tree. Hate that Bosses are so combo unbalanced.

[@cutcutado]

Honestly, i wouldn't mind a few repeated bosses, as I've never REALLY cared about re-skins in the base game (Except for Godefroy and Astel, but those were exceptions to prove the rule)

[@RaymondMichaelBarrera]

🚨 DLC spoilers ahead🚨** my thoughts after beating this AMAZING DLC; first of all it's an awesome surreal experience as far as dlc's go. ✨ On paper it's perfect. Don't get me wrong; however I have to admit there's so many lore inconsistencies, community-wise & in game found description-wise that I have to get off my chest... They could have added more answers to Ranni;a small legacy dungeon/land for her. As well more to Melina, such as her Frenzied flame ending anger if one chose that path;again a small land for her; etc. An area explaining Who or what was the greater will/Gods. But those could be forgiven. The main one arguably is I feel like they robbed us of Godwyn most of all. I feel as though there's so much they could have exchanged instead of some barren lands we got in the dlc and some awesome yet pointless side bosses,or just more added; In Fia's quest at the end there are so many hints that Godwyn is going to be revived somehow and spread across there are lore descriptions of his deathblight infection spreading across the lands. Don't get me wrong I LOVE the DLC, I just think it makes no sense they didn't even mention Godwyn in any true meaningful way. They put in Messmer out of nowhere and now suddenly he's canon, so obviously they could of put in Godwyn somehow. They revived a dead rotted Radahn and yet no Godwyn. While both are amazing bosses, it's ridiculous they had the resources to revive Godwyn and make it canon. They just didn't. I just think that's so odd. In the end it just feels so abrupt,and while it's amazing they added more to Miquella,in a way it revolves too much around him. There's so much more they could have done here. Hate or agree with these words all one wants,I'm just making an observation as a loving Elden Ring Fan. 🙏😊

[@Urd-Vidan]

Me hearing about the size if the map: "Miyazaki, you absolute chad of a liar. I knew you were fucking with us." Also, LET'S GO JAKE!!! Congratulations on getting a early copy.

[@crabbypatty10fefrefe]

Why is that weird stutter back on PC??? It went away for me but, now it’s back again! I can’t play these games like this. They need to fix that.

[@allthe1]

No no, Miyazaki was right, its about the size of Limgrave - and as tall as Limgrave is wide 😂 Fr the levels are soooooo tall/deep, I had a couple Siofra River elevator moments, had to stop and chuckle at how they make us think "ok now, can't get higher than that... welp, wrong again"

[@Mcdinkleman]

im exited for this dlc but i cant kill this stupid wolf and im level 60. i dont understand this game.

[@Corazon-6]

what wolf ?

[@Mcdinkleman]

@@Corazon-6 red wold of radagon

[@drdoctorandrews437]

💀

[@conniefan123]

@Mcdinkleman alright buddy take your time, you're quite a bit from where the DLC would start. Just make sure to stay aggressive with the red wolf of radagon as you'll find it does have a relatively small health pool. As long as you can get hits in while paying attention to when you're in danger, you'll get past it in no time. Keep it up through liurnia!!

[@Mcdinkleman]

@@conniefan123 i hate liurnia so much the only spell thingy i have is the rock sling and i barely understand the abilities

[@chito2701]

i hope Fromsoft put a Boss rush mode

[@botarc]

THIS!

[@conniefan123]

I love people reviewing and determining the worth of this DLC, meanwhile I'd gladly just pay fromsoft 40 bucks to fight morgott the omen king at any point in the day

[@strand9722]

how early can you access the Dryleaf Arts?

[@Achance2c]

I wonder if that new teleportation sorcery we’ll be key to getting somewhere

[@ThrowingHydra]

is there any way you could talk about the amount of remembrance bossses? we were told 10 but didn't know if that related to total bosses or major bosses

[@JoseViktor4099]

Knowing that the DLC is gonna last 50 hours and that at the very least I Heard about 4 remembrance Boss fights, I Guess that yes, It does.

[@shadysorkin9214]

10 is the number of remembrance bosses (main bosses). There's around 40 or so if you include the mini bosses.

[@Nathan_Coley]

And that's why I don't like the term "DLC" for what are supposed to be expansions. To me DLC is something like skins or a single mission not what in some cases would be a full fledged game.

[@KBaiL]

Is it better to go in NG or NG+? I have a character at lvl 125 on NG! and on at 150 NG+?

[@finalbreath15]

Fromsoft may be the first Michelin Star cookery in gaming

[@sudhanshupanta8108]

please tell me final boss of the leak is fake please please please

[@megamilkxl3414]

It’s real but way better than the clip. Fight is hype af, you don’t have anything to be worried about

[@mahid8143]

Where do I find the leak

[@spartanscv]

@@megamilkxl3414 i have to worry about the shitty Wattpad Lore

[@npc6254]

@@megamilkxl3414 The gameplay is going to be awesome, I don’t think anyone is worried about that. But the lore on the other hand…it seems has been ruined.

[@TheSilverwind93]

"It took almost TWO years to complete!" Elder scroll fans over here slitting our wrists for over a decade lmaoo

[@khalilwilson2586]

Does the dlc scale to your level? Does it scale with NG+?

[@Puppuchy]

Does anything I do in the main game affect the DLC? Haven’t killed Malenia or burned the Erdtree in one of my runs

[@azgardian32odinson]

@@Puppuchy you have to kill mowgh I believe and he is tough as hell 😂

[@victorhugo-rf7py]

about larval tears...is there a infinite ammount now?

[@godly_potatoe69xd19]

Didn’t get the preview but got the review huh!

[@prenthelloworld]

omg there's new bird enemies

[@ShinobiDrip999]

Would you say the shadow lands is your favorite area of the whole game now?

[@agtjake]

It's my favorite thing Fromsoft has ever made

[@ShinobiDrip999]

@@agtjake period? Wow now thts saying something. Man I cnt wait! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@seanshankredemption1603]

Were you playing on PC, Xbox or PS5? I didn’t catch if you said or not.

[@agtjake]

PC

[@Kizu31]

Quick question should i play with my main character (its 400 lvl) or should i make new character for dlc? Pls answer this i dont wanna ruin this

[@Dastardly_Duo]

what NG are you on?

[@Kizu31]

@@Dastardly_Duo at 7

[@Dastardly_Duo]

@@Kizu31 ok you should be fine then. I haven't played the game, but they have a system in place for people worried about being overpowered. If you're really worried, just don't activate them and the expansion will be absolute hell

[@Schizoman0]

Why didn’t I get an early copy? Sigh… guess it’s only 3 days away. I can wait.

[@Sephirothkingdom782]

How does it compare to old hunters?

[@tasosplat3589]

Tarnished...can't wait to fight you in the realm of shadow.

[@andrewb3760]

Are any of the leaks real?accidentally saw the final boss leak and it looked super fake

[@mikebutcher6345]

Are there larval tears in the dlc ?

[@eddyh5]

I want to know if the Martial Arts gets different weapon arts or if its just the kick?

[@Varre922]

Is the final boss leak real yes or no

[@Lena-de2ws]

I was going to ask same question!

[@Biiddy]

Do i need to finish the main story to enjoy it? Im on journey 2 and just beat Rennala and wondering if i need to beat it again before release?

[@FunTownUS123]

Just have to beat Radahn and Mohg

[@danielrodgers1047]

If your in new game plus do u have to kill moge again

[@bobsinclair8990]

this was good, thank you

[@scottgust9709]

bro your math doesnt add up? the DLC is tghe size spread out of the size of ER overworld....but its 16gb? no, then its much smaller

[@erics.2362]

Will there be plot twists we wouldn't expect already?

[@binionstephenson5631]

Would you say that holy damage has gotten a boost in the dlc?

[@binionstephenson5631]

Also I'm going in lol 230 ng+3 is that a little much?

[@Jate7]

I was really hoping for “I did not get to play 50 hours.”

[@jayfreeze4498]

Oh shoot, they plugged you with an early copy !! I'm excited to watch and play

[@reginaldh2079]

Anyone know if Malenia dialogue changes after DLC?

[@crabbypatty10fefrefe]

I’m concerned for what I’m hearing about the final boss. I’m all for a challenge. I’ve finished all of these games but, what I’m hearing isn’t good. I’m thinking a nerf is in order here.

[@kaidenllewellyn5615]

I thought this was another joke video but congrats on the early copy

[@Corazon-6]

WOW the map size is really like that ? limgrave, caelid, liurna, altus pleateau ? BRO IM SO HZ9IP8DUN9OPAMZSDJZIOPDJOPAZDAJZ% HYYYPPEEEEEEEEE

How did you get to play it if you weren’t even invited?

[@simongomes7250]

If you like this comment that confirms Godwyn’s boss fight. He’s my favorite character and it would be very disappointing if we don’t fight him

[@martinblake2278]

5000 plus hours spent on the original game. Going to be maidenless again for a long while.

[@Wizard_Pikachu]

2000hrs?! In the base game?! Here i was thinking im gross for having 600. 😮

[@bbyponk]

if the final boss leak is real im going to laugh my ass off

[@zenyattafgc]

God job tarnished

[@lalcantara18]

I told my wife, friends and family don't bother me this weekend.😂😊

[@LordofGodsandMen]

Was wondering where you have been haha

[@kaidenllewellyn5615]

I thought this was another joke video but awesome for you

[@jesseroberts5728]

So..is Prime real?

[@whatisreddin7367]

well if it is, it must be a fucking amazing fight because every single review has been 10/10

[@Zapdos97]

There's already footage of the sword ash of war. It's looking very real

[@castaway7171]

my question is, if it's real, do we get the same weapon and armor from its remembrance??