Many fans were expecting to hear something from famed Dark Souls creator FromSoftware at the 2023 Game Awards. Even if the studio only had its lone 2023 release, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, nominated for one category, there was plenty of news it could steal the show with. Whether that was an AC6 content update, a look at FromSoftware's rumored next game, or an Elden Ring DLC trailer, a big FromSoftware announcement was anticipated. Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion was due for a full reveal, so most bets were on that.