As is to be expected, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree builds on both the gameplay and narrative foundations laid by Elden Ring's base game, providing new plot developments and context for its complex, often opaque lore. One of the more striking aspects of Shadow of the Erdtree is its presentation of Living Jars, which is decidedly different this time around, feeling more like something out of Bloodborne than Elden Ring.