Despite this tweak, many fans would like Shadow of the Erdtree to focus more on epic duels again.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/elden-ring-biggest-mistakes-dlc-wishlist/

Ideally, Shadow of the Erdtree should give Melina a large story role.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/elden-ring-potential-dlc/

If the game were to replicate the DLC release behavior from FromSoftware’s previous titles, players could potentially see Shadow of the Erdtree being released in May.

Source: https://screenrant.com/elden-ring-dlc-release-date-shadow-erdtree-2023-prediction/

Per the lore of the game, the Erdtree isn’t exactly what we think it is.

Source: https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-expansion-dlc-announced-shadow-of-erdtree-1850167004

Shadow of the Erdtree could provide more opportunities to shine for the massive creatures.

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-ancient-dragons-shadow-of-the-erdtree-godwyn/

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is set inside Miquella’s dream, the story that FromSoftware is going to tell in is difficult to pinpoint.

Source: https://screenrant.com/elden-ring-dlc-shadow-erdtree-release-story-setting/

Shadow of the Erdtree should match it to satisfy fans.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-important-questions/

The concept linked nature to God and the heavens, which matches themes in as shown by how the Erdtree grants beings Grace, and also in the rugged landscapes of The Lands Between.

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-albinaurics-painting-microsoft-paint/

The new Erdtree glitch was shared by HyperXuserXD on the subreddit.

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-fiery-erdtree-glitch/

The only details regarding Shadow of the Erdtree are its name and concept art which shows a young figure atop Torrent, which could possibly be Miquella.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/things-that-should-happen-in-elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree/

The tweet announces that the expansion, which is currently in development, will be titled "Shadow of the Erdtree."

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-expansion-shadow-erdtree-announcement/

This would allow players, especially those visiting Shadow of the Erdtree during a NG+ run, to strive toward a new goal with their characters.

Source: https://gamerant.com/elden-ring-shadow-erdtree-dlc-endgame-sink/

Though FromSoftware have shared practically nothing about Shadow of the Erdtree, much has been suggested by the artwork featured in the DLC's announcement (shown in the image above).

Source: https://screenrant.com/elden-ring-dlc-story-shadow-erdtree-meaning/