{
  "id": 17460,
  "title": "Elden Ring Players Are Hoping for Godwyn DLC After FromSoftware Shares Cryptic Social Media Post",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/elden-ring-players-are-hoping-for-godwyn-dlc-after-fromsoftware",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T19:59:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-players-are-hoping-for-godwyn-dlc-after-fromsoftware-shares-cryptic-social-media-post"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July 2026, FromSoftware posted a cryptic message on social media that has sparked speculation about potential Elden Ring DLC among fans. The post, featuring a video of a player traversing the Siofra River, reads, \"Even the perilous hunt for the demigods holds moments of quiet wonder.\" The video, which has garnered 4.8 million views and 17.4K likes, has fueled rumors of a new expansion, with fans speculating about a \"GODWYN DLC.\" The post's unusual nature and the absence of typical announcements for updates or vague statements have only intensified the excitement. While there is no concrete evidence supporting a second DLC, the video's setting and absence of certain enemies have led fans to theorize about a connection to the \"Deeproot Depths\" and a potential \"Tarnished Edition\" release for Nintendo Switch 2. Despite this, FromSoftware has not officially confirmed any additional content for Elden Ring.",
  "summary": "It's been two years since FromSoftware released its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, but a new post from the developer has some fans believing that even more Elden Ring DLC is on the way.",
  "key_points": [
    "FromSoftware posted cryptic message on social media in July 2026.",
    "Video of traversing Siofra River sparks speculation of GODWYN DLC.",
    "Absence of typical announcements fuels excitement among fans."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}