There are certain things players have come to expect when playing a FromSoftware title; methodical combat, strategic character progression and builds, poison swamps. Much more than just a DLC for the award-winning Elden Ring, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion feels like a full-circle moment for FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki, collecting elements from across the entire FromSoftware catalog into a single potent mix that delivers on all fronts. One area where Shadow of the Erdtree excels compared to other games in the developer's catalog is its level design, and the Stone Coffin Fissure sees Miyazaki closing the loop on a theme nearly 15 years in the making.