Never Mind Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree, Dark Souls Newest Mod Will Blow You Away in Ways You Wouldn’t Expect

We got an Dark Souls expansion before Shadow of the Erdtree.

Never Mind Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, Dark Souls Newest Mod Will Blow You Away in Ways You Wouldn't Expect

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  • As players wait for Elden Ring's expansion, a new Dark Souls mod called Daughters of Ash is here.
  • The mod adds new storylines, bosses, weapons, and other things for a unique Dark Souls experience.
  • Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will be released on June 21, 2024.
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FromSoftware has given gamers some of the most popular titles, such as Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and others. Fans have waited a long time to hear something about the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and the wait still continues as the expansion releases on June 21, 2024.

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While players are happy that the expansion will come out soon, they may be looking for something to kill time and then enter the newest Dark Souls mod that’s equivalent to an expansion. There have been several amazing mods, but this is a huge expansion that adds brand-new content.

The Elden Ring DLC Wait Gets Easier With New Dark Souls Mod

While players wait for Elden Ring DLC, there is a new Dark Souls mod to enjoy.
While players wait for Elden Ring DLC, there is a new Dark Souls mod to enjoy.

Dark Souls is the spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls and the first title in the popular franchise by FromSoftware. The game was released in 2011 and has been praised for its combat, intricate level design, and much more that captivated gamers.

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As players wait for the Elden Ring DLC, an expansion mod for Dark Souls called Daughters of Ash has been released, and it makes for a different game. The mod has been developed by Grimrukh and is available for players to download via Nexus Mods.

According to the description, it is a “massive re-imagining and expansion of Dark Souls,” adding new end bosses, enemies, and characters to come across, new storylines, as well as new weapons and items. The mod also expands the lore and adds new secrets to the game.

The mod completely reworks the title, offering both modified and new content, and players need to play it more than once to discover it all in this ambitious expansion. The mod overall has more content than the original in-game content and more complex and dynamic story events.

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Everything You Need to Know about the Expansion Mod

The mod adds new storylines, enemies, and much more.
The mod adds new storylines, enemies, and much more.

The mod adds new game progression, making the game feel new to the player as their route through Lordran may change. There are world-changing events, key items, and unexpected pathways. The new bosses are designed in such a way that the fights will offer more challenges than simple, harder fights.

The enemies from cut content are also restored with this mod expansion. There are new characters with newly added questlines with intersecting paths, unlike anything players have seen in the base game. The characters and stories that players are familiar with will also see some changes.

Players will need to spend time mastering new abilities and weapons as they go against new enemies that will test them in multiple ways. The existing equipment has also been tweaked and is different from what players have seen in the original game.

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Players will also be able to add new challenges to their playthrough from the beginning of the game and discover new gameplay events, but players will need to spend more time than just one playthrough to experience all that this mod offers.

What are your thoughts about the Daughters of Ash mod expansion? Let us know in the comments.

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Rohit Tiwari is a Gaming Journalist and Editor at FandomWire. With a Master's degree in Mass Communication, Rohit combines academic insight with a passion for the games and the stories they tell. He is an ardent supporter of Real Madrid and when he's not busy playing games, you'll find him reading or idolizing the GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo.