Is George R. R. Martin involved in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC?

Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin contributed worldbuilding and lore to Elden Ring, leading players to wonder if he’s involved in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

One thing that got players particularly excited for Elden Ring ahead of its release back in February 2022 was the involvement of George R. R. Martin.

The author behind the A Song of Ice and Fire novels contributed worldbuilding and lore to the game, which FromSoftware used to craft Elden Ring’s narrative.

With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC finally releasing later this year, fans may be wondering if Martin is involved in any way. Here’s what we know.

Did George R. R. Martin contribute to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?

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Yes, George R. R. Martin’s work contributed to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. However, as director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed in an interview with IGN, Martin “hasn’t written anything exclusively and new for the sake of this DLC.”

Shadow of the Erdtree draws from Martin’s work, with Miyazaki saying “Shadow of the Erdtree is yet another part of that original mythos that he wrote and that has inspired us to create the story of this DLC.”

Miyazaki also said that, while he and Martin have “exchanged emails since the release of Elden Ring,” the two have not been able to speak in person since before launch.

While George R. R. Martin may not be actively working on Elden Ring content, his influence is sure to be felt during Shadow of the Erdtree just as it was in the base game.

While you’re waiting for Shadow of the Erdtree, check out more of our Elden Ring coverage:

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