By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In short: the latest true Elden Ring DLC is still Shadow of the Erdtree, released on 21 June 2024. Since then, FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative game (30 May 2025), its DLC The Forsaken Hollows (4 December 2025), and then the Tarnished Pack on 28 August 2026: paid content for PS5, Xbox Series and PC, with two new starting classes, four new armour sets and three new appearances for Torrent. As of the end of September 2026, no new story DLC has been announced.
Is there a new Elden Ring DLC in 2026?
Yes and no. The content released on 28 August 2026 is called the Tarnished Pack: it comes alongside the release of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and arrives at the same time on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. It isn’t an expansion with a new region and new bosses like Shadow of the Erdtree; it’s more of a customisation pack.
If you’re waiting for a proper sequel to the adventure in the Lands Between, you’ll have to be patient: Bandai Namco and FromSoftware haven’t announced anything like that for now.
Elden Ring is still playable on PC in 2026, with a new content pack since the end of August.
All Elden Ring content, in order
| Content | Type | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Elden Ring | Base game | 25 February 2022 |
| Shadow of the Erdtree | Story expansion (new region, new bosses) | 21 June 2024 |
| Elden Ring Nightreign | Standalone co-op game, does not require Elden Ring | 30 May 2025 |
| Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows | Nightreign DLC | 4 December 2025 |
| Tarnished Pack | Paid content for Elden Ring (classes, armour, Torrent) | 28 August 2026 |
Sources: Bandai Namco (28 August 2026), PlayStation Blog (11 November 2025), consulted on 30 September 2026.
What the Tarnished Pack includes
- Two new starting classes: the Heavy Knight and the Idus Knight, according to their English names.
- Four new armour sets, including the two outfits for these classes.
- Three new appearances for Torrent, your mount.
The pack is paid and sold separately on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It doesn’t change progression: it’s mainly a good excuse to restart a run with a new character.
Bandai Namco’s official presentation:
Bandai Namco, gameplay presentation of Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, August 2026.
Shadow of the Erdtree, the benchmark expansion
Two years after its release, Shadow of the Erdtree is still the only story DLC for Elden Ring. It adds a new region, the Realm of Shadows, with its own bosses, weapons and spells, plus a dedicated progression system. To access it, you must have defeated two advanced bosses from the base game. If you haven’t done that yet, it’s by far the richest piece of content to discover today.
What PC do you need to play Elden Ring and its DLCs?
Elden Ring isn’t very demanding, and on PC it’s limited to 60 frames per second. A recent PC can run it at maximum in 1440p. The official configuration on Steam:
On PC, Elden Ring is limited to 60 frames per second: aim for resolution rather than FPS.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB or Radeon RX 580 4 GB | GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB or Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Source: Steam page for Elden Ring, consulted on 30 September 2026.
All our PCs are well above the recommended configuration. For Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree and Nightreign in 1440p with plenty of headroom for heavier games, two good choices:
PC Rift: RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Ryzen 5 7500F or 7500X3D, RX 9060 XT 16 GB and DDR5: Elden Ring at maximum in 1080p and 1440p.
PC Swift: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Core i5 14400F, RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and DDR5: headroom for more demanding games.
FAQ: Elden Ring DLCs
Is there a new Elden Ring DLC in 2026?
The Tarnished Pack launched on 28 August 2026: two classes, four armour sets and three appearances for Torrent. No new story expansion has been announced by the end of September 2026.
When was Shadow of the Erdtree released?
21 June 2024, on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Is the Tarnished Pack free?
No, it’s paid content on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Is Elden Ring Nightreign a DLC?
No. It’s a standalone co-op game, released on 30 May 2025, that doesn’t require Elden Ring. It received its own DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, on 4 December 2025.
Does Elden Ring run at over 60 FPS on PC?
No, the game is capped at 60 frames per second on PC.
Sources
- Bandai Namco, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and new content (28 August 2026)
- PlayStation Blog, Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows (11 November 2025)
- Steam, Elden Ring (requires configuration)
