Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

An expansion that feels like a full sequel. Shadow of the Erdtree doesn't pull punches — the scaling is brutal, the bosses are the best FromSoft has ever designed, and the new region is hauntingly beautiful. Messmer alone is worth the price of admission.

The new weapon types (especially the backhand blades) completely refreshed my build. If you bounced off the base game, this won't change your mind. But if you loved it, this is essential.