DeviiMarket Analysis7 min read
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree still sells base game copies
FromSoftware’s DLC hook continues to pull new players into the base game years after launch, keeping Steam and console charts warm.
Shadow of the Erdtree did not just sell to veterans. Bandai Namco and FromSoftware’s 2024 expansion kept pulling new buyers into the base Elden Ring SKU through 2025 and 2026, which is the dream DLC curve: premium add-on revenue plus catalog momentum.
Why the base game keeps climbing
Word of mouth, co-op streams, and sale pricing still funnel friends who ignored the launch hype. DLC headlines remind lapsed players the world is finished enough to justify a return.
If you are new
Play the base game first. The expansion assumes systems knowledge and late-game build variety. Guides help, but muscle memory matters more than a checklist.