FromSoftware games are known to be packed with various references, and one of them connects the latest Elden Ring DLC with Dark Souls 2.

There's no doubt that Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is one of the best DLCs we've ever seen for a game. The expansion added to the already epic base game with the classic FromSoftware magic that players had been desperate for for years now.

The latest Elden Ring DLC has also proven to be a delight for all Easter egg hunters, as it is packed with bridges, objects, hidden walls and more. Players have even gone back to older FromSoftware titles to find references to the expansion. One of these discoveries links the game to FromSoftware's legendary Dark Souls 2, proving that it's all part of Hidetaka Miyazaki's plan.

Well, opinions vary widely about FromSoftware's Dark Souls 2, depending on who you ask. Some players have called it the worst Dark Souls game to date, while others have hailed it as the black sheep of the series. Still, according to Hidetaka Miyazaki, it shaped many ideas that were carried forward into the legendary Ring of Fire.