The Elden Ring franchise just crossed another milestone. With over 10 million copies of Shadow of the Erdtree sold and 5 million units shipped for Nightreign, FromSoftware’s dark fantasy juggernaut is showing no signs of slowing down.
Shadow of the Erdtree cracks 10 million
Launched in June 2024, Shadow of the Erdtree quickly became more than just another expansion it turned into a full‑fledged phenomenon. With more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, it now ranks among the best‑selling pieces of downloadable content in gaming history.
What’s striking is how quickly it scaled. The DLC pulled players back into The Lands Between with new bosses, lore-heavy zones, and brutal challenges that expanded the story while staying true to FromSoftware’s ruthless DNA. Nearly one in every three Elden Ring players reportedly picked it up, making the attach rate unusually high for a post-launch add‑on.
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Nightreign hits hard with 5 million sold
Released in late May 2025, Elden Ring: Nightreign took a different route. This time, the spotlight shifted to cooperative roguelike mechanics, tighter runs, and evolving dungeons. And it worked. In just under two months, it surpassed 5 million copies sold globally.
Early performance was explosive millions moved on day one alone and that momentum hasn’t let up. It’s a bold move for a series defined by solitude and suffering, but Nightreign proved that even FromSoftware’s bleakest lore can bend toward co-op without breaking.
Elden Ring’s expanded universe is thriving
These numbers don’t stand alone. The original Elden Ring has shipped over 30 million copies since its 2022 launch, making it one of the most impactful games of the decade. With DLC and spin-offs like Nightreign performing at blockbuster levels, the series has officially transitioned from hit game to full‑scale franchise.
Elden Ring sales snapshot
- Shadow of the Erdtree: 10 million+ copies sold
- Nightreign: 5 million+ units in under two months
- Elden Ring (base game): Over 30 million shipped
The shadow keeps spreading
FromSoftware didn’t just expand its universe it fortified it. Whether it’s the punishing beauty of Shadow of the Erdtree or the stripped-down carnage of Nightreign, the Elden Ring saga keeps pulling players deeper into its twisted mythos. And judging by the numbers, they aren’t coming up for air anytime soon.
