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Elden Ring's Forsaken Hollows DLC Launches December 2025

11/12/2025

Summary

FromSoftware Unveils DLC

FromSoftware announced Elden Ring's DLC The Forsaken Hollows, part of Nightreign, for release on December 4, 2025.
It adds two playable characters, the Scholar and the Undertaker, with arcane and strength specializations.
It introduces bosses Knight Artorias and the Dancing Lion, and a new area, The Great Hollow, with cursed crystals.
The DLC costs $14.99, or is included in the Deluxe and Collector's Editions.

Summary

FromSoftware Launches Expansion

The Forsaken Hollows, a downloadable content (DLC) for Elden Ring Nightreign from FromSoftware, launches December 4, 2025.
The expansion adds two new playable classes, the Scholar (arcane-focused) and the Undertaker (strength-based).
Players face new bosses, including the Dreglord and Artorias from Dark Souls.
A new area named The Great Hollow features cursed crystals and ancient ruins.
The DLC costs $14.99, with pre-orders including a digital artbook and a mini soundtrack.

History

Historical Context

FromSoftware's 2009 release of Demon's Souls laid the groundwork for the action role-playing genre, introducing challenging gameplay and intricate world-building. Its success led to the acclaimed Dark Souls series, which began in 2011 and sold over 27 million copies. The upcoming Elden Ring DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, continues this legacy, showcasing the franchise's commitment to deep lore and complex gameplay.

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FromSoftware Unveils DLC

FromSoftware announced Elden Ring's DLC The Forsaken Hollows, part of Nightreign, for release on December 4, 2025.
It adds two playable characters, the Scholar and the Undertaker, with arcane and strength specializations.
It introduces bosses Knight Artorias and the Dancing Lion, and a new area, The Great Hollow, with cursed crystals.
The DLC costs $14.99, or is included in the Deluxe and Collector's Editions.

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