Video Preview - Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III
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March 13th 2026
This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a preview of a release that highlights the art behind Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. The English hardcover edition of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III has finally arrived from publisher Udon Entertainment for patient players wanting some art on their shelf.
The 320-page book was released on March 3rd 2026 and features art for the characters, enemies, bosses, locations, weapons, and items of the game's expansion. The book was originally released in Japan in 2024 from publisher Kadokawa, but it was expected that Udon would be delivering the book to fans in the West. After a couple of delays, the book is now here and can be previewed below.
Inside you will find the artwork from the talented artists for the DLC, highlighting the visual style that has been consistent across all of the 'Souls-like' games from the studio, including Demon Souls and Bloodborne. It acts as a direct follow up to Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume I and Volume II, even having the chapters begin with 'Part 7', picking up where the last book left off. The artwork is stunning as expected, showcasing the gothic and atmospheric environments with the brutal enemy designs.
In my review, I praised the production quality of the physical book and the artwork. However, the concept art is all late of final designs, so you don't get to see alternative or unused ideas that didn't make it into the game. It also falls short on the page design too, leaving a lot of empty space. It's best if you think of it as an illustration showcase, as opposed to a book of concept art. You can read that review in full here - Book Review.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion to the open-world RPG from FromSoftware and was released in 2024. It takes players to the new region of Land of Shadow following the trail of the demigod Miquella, all while taking on more brutal enemies, exploring new locations, and discovering new ways to survive the world of Elden Ring. The DLC was a critical and commercial success, selling more than 10 million units in sales, a huge number for additional content. With so many taking on the Land of Shadow, this book will no doubt be of interest to a lot of gamers.
If you enjoyed the previews, you can buy Elden Ring: Official Ring Volume III for your own collection here;
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