Overlooked Elden Ring Patch Update Could Fix The Biggest Problem With Shadow Of The Erdtree

The latest patch for quietly fixes the biggest issue introduced by the DLC. Version 1.12.3 was released on July 4, 2024, across all platforms where is available: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It contains a number of major bug fixes and balance changes, including removing a popular, easily exploitable double damage combo from . Other changes include increased range for throwing weapons, a fix for the Black Knife Tiche Ashes' accidental enemy healing, and nerfs for 's Swift Slash weapon skill.

The overall effect is that (and by extension) is a much more balanced experience. Weapons work as expected, attacks are performed more smoothly, and PvP is no longer plagued by Swift Slash -spamming trolls. But from a simple glance at the patch notes, it's hard to find any fixes for the actual biggest problem with. As it turns out, the fix is indeed in there — it's just buried under paragraphs of hyper-specific fixes for individual weapons. It requires a little work on the player's end, however.

Shadow of the Erdtree is getting a reputation for perhaps pushing the difficulty too far, but FromSoftware has made a harder game before.

Bandai Namco's patch notes for version 1.12.3 do include a series of fixes for the game's poor performance, but they're hidden at the bottom of the page and require significant player input in order to activate. Although not without the occasional hiccup, base has generally run smoothly since launch, despite its enormous scale and high interactivity. However, seems to have introduced performance issues to the mix. Read any set of Steam reviews about the game (sifting through the ones just complaining about 's difficulty), and countless players seem to complain of low framerates and excessive pop-in, particularly of grass. The situation is much the same on consoles.

Perhaps has finally grown too big for its britches, or perhaps there's some inherent problem with 's code that's causing the sudden performance issues. Whatever the cause,