Elden Ring expansion announced for early 2027 with new areas and co-op

FromSoftware has confirmed a new major expansion for Elden Ring during Summer Game Fest 2026, giving fans a first look at the game’s next chapter. The DLC is scheduled for an early 2027 release and will introduce fresh regions, new bosses, and additional cooperative gameplay features.

The announcement extends one of the most successful action RPGs of recent years, which continues to draw a large global player base long after launch. While full gameplay details have not yet been released, the expansion is expected to build on the game’s signature challenge-driven design and open-world exploration.

The reveal was one of the biggest gaming headlines to emerge from Summer Game Fest, where major publishers and studios used the event to outline upcoming releases. For Elden Ring players, the news confirms that FromSoftware is not done expanding the world of the Lands Between.

More information, including the expansion’s official title and exact launch date, is expected in the months ahead as the studio begins its marketing rollout.