Review: Elden Ring's DLC - A Promise Unfulfilled

Comparative Landscape

Compared to other Soulsborne DLCs, Elden Ring’s expansions fall short. Dark Souls 3’s Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City introduced captivating new areas, formidable bosses, and memorable NPC questlines. Bloodborne’s The Old Hunters expanded the lore with enigmatic new characters and heart-stopping bosses, setting a high bar for challenging and satisfying content. In contrast, Elden Ring’s DLC feels disjointed, lacking the narrative depth and cohesive world design that made previous expansions so compelling.