No, George R.R. Martin Did Not Write New Material for Shadow of the Erdtree

Hidetaka Miyazaki, the director of Elden Ring, clarified in an interview with Eurogamer that while Martin didn't write new material for Shadow of the Erdtreeas his original contributions continue to serve as the foundation for the expansion.

Miyazaki detailed that Shadow of the Erdtree is based on unused portions of the original mythos that Martin specifically created for Elden Ring. This approach allows the DLC to remain rooted in the established universe without additional contributions.

Nevertheless, Miyazaki expressed his gratitude for Martin, noting that the author's work has inspired the team and enriched the game's narrative complexity.

Shadow of the Erdtree

promises to be FromSoftware's largest expansion to date, with an expanded development cycle that helped ensure that it meets the high standards set by the base game, with Miyazaki emphasizing the team's dedication to delivering a compelling and immersive experience.

In the same interview, Miyazaki confirmed that Shadow of the Erdtree will feature bosses reminiscent of Malenia.

Bandai Namco officially confirmed the release of Shadow of the Erdtree on June 21. If you're interested, you can pre-order the game right now. Finally, for $249.99, you can have the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition, which comes with additional freebies on top of the expansion.