PC Gamer Gains Exclusive Access to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion

20 Jun 2024

Exclusive Access to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

This month, PC Gamer has secured world-exclusive access to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the highly anticipated expansion to the award-winning action RPG. To bring this exclusive content to readers, our team flew to Japan, visited FromSoftware’s Tokyo studio, interviewed the legendary creator Hidetaka Miyazaki, and spent over seven hours going hands-on with Shadow of the Erdtree. This mega scoop is your ultimate guide to all things related to the expansion.

Featured Stories

In addition to the Elden Ring cover feature, this issue also includes two other exciting features:

  • Far Cry Series Insight: We delve into a detailed conversation with Crytek co-founder Cevat Yerli about the creation of the popular Far Cry series. This exclusive feature provides insights into the development process of the original game and its impact on the gaming industry.
  • Dragonborn's Literary Quest: Follow the adventurous journey of a Dragonborn aiming to become Baldur’s Gate’s top librarian. This quest involves collecting numerous books to open a library in the city, promising adventure and plenty of literary treasures.

Previews and Reviews

This issue is packed with quality previews and reviews, including hands-on experiences with games like Killing Floor 3, The Forever Winter, Screenbound, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, and more. Our reviews section offers authoritative verdicts on titles such as Homeworld 3, MotoGP 24, V Rising, and Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga.

Additional Content

For readers interested in OLED gaming monitors, we provide a comprehensive group test of the best options available. The issue also features a reinstall of Crysis 2, a continuation of the Wrestling Empire diary, a look at Helldivers 2, and various other engaging articles on PC gaming.

The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine, Issue 398, is now available for purchase in stores and on digital platforms. Don’t miss out on the exclusive content and in-depth coverage of the gaming world!

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