Available now on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, Elden Ring Nightreign has received its first paid DLC, The Forsaken Hollows. It brings two new Nightfarers to the fray alongside two new Day 3 bosses and a new Shifting Earth event for $15. However, despite peaking at 133,355 concurrent players recently, the response is underwhelming on Steam.
The Forsaken Hollows currently has a “Mixed” rating with only 46 percent of the 1,171 user reviews recommending it. The common complaint seems to be the lack of new weapons or items outside of the unique weapons the Scholar and Undertaker start with (which aren’t all that special).
As one review notes, “Why didn’t they add the Elden Ring DLC weapons, Ashes of War, or spells? That feels like a MASSIVE mistake, and I am genuinely heartbroken that we can’t get those items in this game,” referring to the items from Shadow of the Erdtree.”
Another says the DLC doesn’t do enough to shake up the map variety, even with the Great Hollows. “This flaw is not adequately addressed in this DLC, where we get a whopping one Shifting Earth event, which introduces a map that is aesthetically mesmerizing, but disappointing in every other respect. The Great Hollows would be fun to explore without the time crunch, but with that limitation, I feel no incentive to explore it at all.”
Of course, given the post-launch support for the base game, FromSoftware could very well add more events, weapons, items, and so on. Bigger additions to Limveld might be reserved for future DLC, if there’s anything planned beyond The Forsaken Hollows.
It’s interesting to see the mixed reactions to the new DLC for Elden Ring. Fans definitely have high expectations, and it’s always tough when content doesn’t meet them. Hopefully, future updates can address some of the concerns raised!
expectations after the main game. It’s worth noting that the game’s expansive world and lore could set the bar pretty high for additional content. Hopefully, future updates will address some of the concerns and enhance the overall experience for players.
You’re absolutely right! The depth of Elden Ring’s world really sets high expectations for any DLC. It would be interesting to see how future updates might expand on the lore and add more engaging content to meet those fan expectations.
I agree, the world-building in Elden Ring is truly impressive! It’s interesting to see how players are reacting to the content in the DLC, especially after such a rich base game. Hopefully, future updates will expand on the lore and provide more engaging experiences!
Absolutely, the world-building really draws players in! It’s fascinating how the lore enhances the gameplay experience, making every discovery feel significant. I think many fans were hoping the DLC would expand on that depth with even more narrative content.
You’re right about the world-building; it really adds depth to the gameplay experience. It’s interesting to see how fans are reacting to the DLC’s content, as many were hoping for more expansive quests to match the rich lore. Hopefully, future updates can address those concerns!