Summary
A new patch has been released forElden Ring, addressing several key issues and fixing some glitches and bugs that have impacted both the base game and itsShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion.Elden Ringplayers 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 Ringand developer FromSoftware have had a banner year in 2024 thanks to the game’sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion. This massive paid expansion was the first and presumably last piece of DLCElden Ringwill see, introducing a daunting number of new weapons, items, areas, and, of course, terribly difficult bosses to encounter.Much likeElden Ring’s original release,Shadow of the Erdtreequickly 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 andElden 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 bossesfeatured inElden Ring’sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, has also been fixed.
This new patch is another inthe long list of updatesElden Ringhas 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 inElden Ringby using the “Rebuild Database” option from the device’s safe mode. Developers also state that PCElden Ringplayers 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 Erdtreeis presumablythe final piece of extra DLCElden Ringwill 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 toElden Ring. This makes sense from both a fan and business perspective, asElden Ringfar 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 anotherElden Ringplaythrough.
Elden Ring 1.15 Patch NotesTargeted Platforms
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X/S / Steam
Bug Fixes
Possible unstable performance fixes
To fix this issue, please verify the integrity of the game’s files before restarting the game.
The version number of this update shown at the lower right corner of the Title Screen will be as follows:
Elden Ring
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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.
