Elden Ring Launches October 2024 Update

A new patch has been rolled out for Elden Ring, addressing various critical issues and rectifying glitches and bugs affecting both the core game and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Players will be pleased to learn that this update resolves problems related to enemy behavior and visual rendering, while FromSoftware has also focused on enhancing performance for PlayStation 5 and PC users.

2024 has been a remarkable year for Elden Ring and its developer, FromSoftware, primarily due to the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This significant DLC introduced an extensive array of new weapons, items, areas, and notoriously challenging bosses, marking it as the first—and likely the last—expansion for Elden Ring.

Similar to its original launch, Shadow of the Erdtree quickly captured the gaming community's attention, becoming one of the best-selling DLCs in history. As time progresses, FromSoftware continues to provide support for both the main game and the expansion, with the latest patch bringing several quality-of-life enhancements.

This new update targets a range of persistent bugs that have affected gameplay for quite some time. Long-time players will be especially relieved to see fixes for two particularly bothersome issues: one that caused unexpected enemy rendering and behavior, and another that resulted in sound effects failing to play correctly. Additionally, the patch addresses a bug that previously restricted the use of ashes during battles against the Scadutree Avatar, a boss featured in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

This patch represents yet another step in a series of updates Elden Ring has received over the past few months, particularly aimed at enhancing performance for PC and PlayStation users. FromSoftware now recommends that PS5 users may experience improved frame rates by utilizing the "Rebuild Database" option from the console's safe mode. Meanwhile, PC players may encounter unstable frame rates due to third-party applications that manage mouse behavior; disabling these applications may lead to a smoother gaming experience.

While Shadow of the Erdtree is presumed to be the final piece of downloadable content for Elden Ring, developers have remained somewhat reserved when discussing the game's future. The next major title from FromSoftware is still under wraps, although many fans are eagerly anticipating a direct sequel to Elden Ring. This sentiment is understandable, given that the game has far exceeded the expectations of both FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco. Only time will tell what’s next, but for now, players can immerse themselves once again in The Lands Between for another Elden Ring adventure.

Patch Notes for Elden Ring 1.15

Supported Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Steam

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed a bug causing the cutscene in the Shadow Keep Church District to replay upon re-entry to the area.

- Resolved an issue where certain Golem Fist weapon attacks would not deal damage under specific effects.

- Adjusted the Golem Fist one-handed heavy attack power to meet expectations.

- Corrected a bug preventing the Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns incantation from casting in quick succession.

- Fixed an issue where the Smithing Talisman effect was not applying to some weapons' throwing attacks.

- Resolved the restriction on using ashes in the Scadutree Avatar battle arena.

- Fixed a bug affecting Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, causing unexpected actions when interacting with objects in the battle area.

- Corrected a bug that allowed incorrect combinations of Skills and Weapons under certain circumstances.

- Fixed issues leading to unexpected rendering and behavior of some enemies.

- Resolved problems where certain sound effects did not play correctly.

- Implemented several performance enhancements and additional bug fixes.

- Added further fixes to the game’s end credits.

Performance Improvements:

- For PS5 users, unstable frame rates may be improved by selecting the "Rebuild Database" option in safe mode.

- On some PC versions, Ray Tracing might be unintentionally enabled, causing performance issues. Check the Ray Tracing setting under "System" > "Graphics" > "Ray Tracing Quality" from the title screen or in-game menu.

- A message stating "Inappropriate activity detected" may appear on PC versions without any cheating. To rectify this, verify the integrity of the game files before restarting.

- Unstable frame rates on PC may also be influenced by third-party applications controlling mouse behavior; disabling these can enhance performance.

The update version will be displayed at the lower right corner of the title screen as follows:

- App Version: 1.15

- Regulation Version: 1.15

For the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S versions, regulation files can be downloaded by logging in to the server. If the regulation version on the title screen does not read 1.15, please select LOGIN and apply the latest regulation before continuing gameplay. Online play requires players to apply this update.