Forget hulking monstrosities and nasty surprises hidden in the shadows! Elden Ring’s brand new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is scaring players with something far less intimidating – a tiny, screeching bird.
Yes, you heard right. Venturing into the sparse southeast forest, one of the first areas you’ll encounter, players are getting spooked by these little feathered fiends. Their ear-splitting shrieks come completely unexpected, making even the most seasoned Tarnished jump out of their skin.
So, heads up adventurers! While you’re busy gathering new crafting materials, battling the tough Logur the Beast Claw (and snagging his sweet weapon!), keep an ear out for these unexpected terrors.
Ah, those creepy birds in Shadow of the Erdtree’s new expansion! They might not be giant eagles swooping down to attack, but they sure know how to make a Tarnished jump. These feathery fiends unleash screeeches that seem to come out of nowhere, leaving players startled in their tracks.
Funny thing is, they don’t even fight! But that awful squawk is enough to make even the toughest adventurer flinch. Folks are leaving messages all over the place, like “watch out for the screamin’ birds!” with little ghost emojis looking wide-eyed and hiding behind their shields.
Gamers are losing their minds over the birds in Elden Ring’s new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion! These aren’t scary monster birds trying to peck you to death, nope, they’re just regular birds. But here’s the kicker: they unleash the most terrifying shrieks you’ve ever heard in a video game.
One player on X (formerly Twitter) said, “These bird screams are the craziest thing ever! They’re not even enemies, just chilling out in the forest!” Another gamer on Reddit admitted, “Dude, the birds almost made me, uh, need a change of pants.” A third player joked, “Seriously, these jump scares are brutal! Twice in 20 minutes? I need an Elden Ring defibrillator!”
This isn’t the first time developer FromSoftware has pulled a fast one on players. In Dark Souls 3, grabbing certain items triggered horrifying screams from unseen creatures. While the birds in Shadow of the Erdtree might not be quite as bad, the peaceful setting definitely makes their shrieks more surprising.
The verdict is still out on the new expansion, but one thing’s for sure: FromSoftware knows how to keep gamers on their toes (and maybe a little traumatized by birds).