Summary
- Elden Ring has released a new patch, largely targeting bugs and performance issues on PlayStation 5 and PC.
- A bug that caused sound effects to not play correctly has been fixed, as well as a glitch impacting enemy rendering and behavior.
- Though Shadow of the Erdtree is thought to be the only piece of DLC for Elden Ring, some fans believe that FromSoftware might not be finished with the game just yet.
A new patch has been released for Elden Ring, addressing several key issues and fixing some glitches and bugs that have impacted both the base game and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Elden Ring players will likely be glad to see glitches that affected enemy behavior and visual rendering get fixed, with FromSoftware also taking a close look at the game's performance on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Elden Ring and developer FromSoftware have had a banner year in 2024 thanks to the game's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This massive paid expansion was the first and presumably last piece of DLC Elden Ring will see, introducing a daunting number of new weapons, items, areas, and, of course, terribly difficult bosses to encounter. Much like Elden Ring's original release, Shadow of the Erdtree quickly dominated the gaming world and has since become one of the best-selling DLCs of all time. As time moves on, FromSoftware continues to support both the expansion and Elden Ring, with the game's latest patch introducing several quality-of-life improvements.
Elden Ring's latest patch targets a variety of bugs that have been affecting gameplay for quite some time. Longtime players will be happy to see two particularly annoying bugs get fixed: one that caused unexpected rendering and behavior of some enemies, and another having caused sound effects to not play correctly. Another bug that prevented the use of ashes inside the battle arena for the Scadutree Avatar, one of many bosses featured in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, has also been fixed.
This new patch is another in the long list of updates Elden Ring has received over the last few months and particularly aims to improve performance, specifically for PC and PlayStation users. FromSoftware now states that PlayStation 5 users may see better frame rates in Elden Ring by using the "Rebuild Database" option from the device's safe mode. Developers also state that PC Elden Ring players may be facing unstable frame rates due to third-party applications that control mouse behavior, encouraging users to deactivate these systems to see if the game runs better.
As stated earlier, Shadow of the Erdtree is presumably the final piece of extra DLC Elden Ring will receive, though developers played coy when asked about the future of the game. FromSoftware's next major title is still unknown, though many fans are hoping to see a direct sequel to Elden Ring. This makes sense from both a fan and business perspective, as Elden Ring far exceeded both FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco's expectations of the game by miles. Only time will tell, but for now, fans can always hop back into The Lands Between for another Elden Ring playthrough.
Elden Ring 1.15 Patch NotesTargeted Platforms
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X/S / Steam
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where the cutscene that plays when entering the Shadow Keep Church District would play again when re-entering the area.
- Fixed a bug where some of the Golem Fist weapon attacks would not deal damage when the player was affected by certain special effects.
- Fixed a bug where the Golem Fist weapon one-handed heavy attack power was lower than expected.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns incantation from being cast when used in quick succession.
- Fixed a bug where the Smithing Talisman effect did not apply to some weapons’ throwing attacks.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the use of ashes in some areas of the Scadutree Avatar battle arena.
- Fixed a bug where Rellana, Twin Moon Knight would sometimes perform unexpected actions when interacting with objects in the battle area.
- Fixed a bug that allowed Skills to be used in incorrect combinations with Weapons under certain circumstances.
- Fixed a bug that caused unexpected rendering and behavior of some enemies under certain circumstances.
- Fixed a bug where some sound effects did not play correctly.
- Several performance improvements and other bug fixes.
- Further fixes were added to the game’s end credits.
Possible unstable performance fixes
- For the PS5 version of the game, unstable framerate may be improved by using the "Rebuild Database" option from the device’s safe mode.
- In some PC versions, Ray Tracing may be unintentionally enabled and cause unstable performance. Please check the Ray Tracing setting in the "System" > "Graphics " > "Ray Tracing Quality" from the title screen or in-game menu.
- In the PC version, the message "Inappropriate activity detected" may appear without cheating.
To fix this issue, please verify the integrity of the game's files before restarting the game.
- In the PC version, unstable framerate may be caused by third party applications that control mouse behavior. Deactivating these third party applications may improve performance.
The version number of this update shown at the lower right corner of the Title Screen will be as follows:
App Ver. 1.15
Regulation Ver. 1.15
- In PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions, Regulation files can be downloaded by logging in to the server.
- If the Regulation Ver. Listed in the lower right corner of the title screen is not 1.15, please select LOGIN and apply the latest regulation before enjoying the game.
Online play requires the player to apply this update.
Elden Ring
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
WHERE TO PLAY
ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. And BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.
George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Cross Save
- no
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
