Elden Ring was not only 2022's Game of the Year, but it has also continually proven its worth as it remains a popular pastime for many players. After its release in February 2022, it saw a significant drop-off in its active player base in the two months following it, but it has since managed to maintain a fairly consistent number of concurrent players, only occasionally seeing dips during other big releases. Now, following the official announcement of its upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, even more players are returning to Elden Ring once again in preparation for its next chapter.