{"id":27684,"date":"2024-02-26T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T03:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=27684"},"modified":"2024-02-26T12:03:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T03:03:16","slug":"20240226-27684","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20240226-27684\/","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree \u2013 glowing worm boi becomes main attraction of DLC\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FromSoftware released the trailer and latest information about the <strong>Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree <\/strong>DLC on February 22. Of all the teased upcoming content, a mysterious worm-like creature has won over the community, earning loving nicknames such as \u201cglowy worm boi\u201d and \u201cspirit noodle.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:500px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Eldenring\/comments\/1azyjy7\/you_can_never_guess_who_a_community_will_love\/\">You can never guess who a community will love<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/MrFate99\/\">u\/MrFate99<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Eldenring\/\">Eldenring<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shadow of the Erdtree is an upcoming Elden Ring expansion that players have been anticipating for a long time. The story is set on a new map, the Land of Shadow, which is physically separated from the existing Lands Between. While showing another side of the original game\u2019s lore, the DLC will feature many new aspects \u2013 such as the mysterious character Messmer who was revealed in the latest trailer, leaving many Elden Ring fans speculating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But another new character (or creature) that was silently revealed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eldenring.jp\/shadowoftheerdtree.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official Elden Ring website<\/a> via screenshots, seems to have taken away the spotlight entirely \u2013 receiving fanart, memes and boundless affection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240224-283719-001.jpg\" alt=\"Unknown worm character in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC\" class=\"wp-image-27688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240224-283719-001.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240224-283719-001-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240224-283719-001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240224-283719-001-600x338.jpg 600w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The screenshot depicts an earthworm-like creature glowing blue in the forest at night. The top of the worm is designed to look like a face, made up of three black holes, and short wiggly arms can be seen below it. Also striking are the multiple thread-like strands coming from its body and fluttering in the air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it has not appeared in any trailers and its name and identity are completely unknown, its endearing appearance has earned it the nickname \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%80%80%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mystery worm<\/a>\u201d among Japanese players and variations of \u201cglowy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=elden%20ring%20worm&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worm<\/a>\u201d among international fans. The spirit noodle has since inspired fan animations, illustrations and even <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/araki_nim\/status\/1760846408352202803?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Armored Core 6 decals<\/a> with its likeness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Oh Elden Ring DLC worm&#8230;my beloved \ud83d\udc99<br>[[<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ELDENRING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ELDENRING<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EldenRingShadowoftheErdtree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EldenRingShadowoftheErdtree<\/a> ]] <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yosNP81vIx\">pic.twitter.com\/yosNP81vIx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jenna\u2744\ufe0fSwoot (@Swootery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Swootery\/status\/1761104905186537670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WORM<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ELDENRING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ELDENRING<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ShadowoftheErdtree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ShadowoftheErdtree<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YLKe8w86qj\">pic.twitter.com\/YLKe8w86qj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Felipe LL. R. (@feloart_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/feloart_\/status\/1761150297878003816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since nothing is known about it save for its cute and kind of eerie appearance, Elden Ring players have naturally begun to theorize about the worm boi, and many have expressed reluctance to potentially attack it if the setting so required. Others have <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Peeverson\/status\/1761307675474669809?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proposed<\/a> that the creature may be hiding a terrifying secret, such as a huge full form hidden beneath the ground. Its real identity has become a highly anticipated part of the DLC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FromSoftware titles have featured many characters and enemies that have won players\u2019 hearts in similar ways. For example, Mushroom People and the characters wearing Catarina Armor the Dark Souls series, as well as the pot guy (Iron Fist Alexander) and Oracle Envoys in Elden Ring. This time, it\u2019s the mysterious glowing worm stealing the spotlight, and it remains to be seen if we will be getting exactly what we see with it \u2013 a glow in the dark noodle idly sticking out of the ground, or if, perhaps, there might be some deeper secret to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Me when I have to kill worm boy in Shadow of the Erdtree<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ELDENRING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ELDENRING<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EldenRingShadowoftheErdtree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EldenRingShadowoftheErdtree<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9pdWOGmLzu\">pic.twitter.com\/9pdWOGmLzu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SmoughTown, Mensis Scholar (@SmoughTown) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SmoughTown\/status\/1761172005351481527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elden Ring DLC \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eldenring.jp\/shadowoftheerdtree.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shadow of the Erdtree<\/a> \u201d is scheduled for release on June 21 for the PC (Steam), PS4\/PS5 and Xbox series X|S\/Xbox One.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><br><br><br><br><em>Written by. Amber V based on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20240224-283719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>\u00a0(original article\u2019s publication date: 2024-02-24 10:29 JST)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A glowing worm has become most anticipated new aspect of the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":27687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[56,17],"class_list":["post-27684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-elden-ring","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree \u2013 glowing worm boi becomes main attraction of DLC\u00a0 - 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