FromSoftware Releases 'Elden Ring' Update 1.15
Developer FromSoftware has released update 1.15 for its popular RPG *Elden Ring* and its expansion, *Shadow of the Erdtree*. The patch was deployed across all platforms and includes various bug fixes and performance improvements. The update is part of the developer's ongoing post-launch support for the title.
- The *Shadow of the Erdtree* expansion launched on June 21, 2024, and sold five million copies within its first three days. The base game, originally released on February 25, 2022, has sold over 30 million copies. - Update 1.15 is primarily focused on bug fixes for the expansion, addressing issues such as incorrect damage for the "Golem Fist" weapon and a recurring cutscene in the Shadow Keep Church District. - The patch also corrects specific boss fight bugs, including one where the boss Rellana, Twin Moon Knight would perform unexpected actions, and another that prevented the use of ashes in the Scadutree Avatar battle arena. - Specific performance improvements were detailed, including a recommendation for PlayStation 5 players to use the "Rebuild Database" option to fix unstable framerates and for PC players to check if Ray Tracing has been unintentionally enabled. - While director Hidetaka Miyazaki has stated there are no current plans for a direct sequel, the franchise saw a multiplayer-focused spinoff titled *Elden Ring Nightreign* in 2025. - FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, has confirmed that a port titled *Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition* is slated for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. - In addition to the *Elden Ring* port, Kadokawa also announced that FromSoftware is developing a new game called *The Duskbloods*, also planned for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
