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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2022}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 25, 2022}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elden-ring| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|elden-ring|94}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|12090/elden-ring| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|12090/elden-ring|95}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elden-ring|97}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|elden-ring|97}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/eldenring | |official site= https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/eldenring | ||
|hltb = 68151 | |hltb = 68151 | ||
| − | | | + | |lutris = elden-ring |
|mobygames = elden-ring | |mobygames = elden-ring | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Elden Ring |
|wikipedia = Elden Ring | |wikipedia = Elden Ring | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20610 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elden-ring | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|elden-ring-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Launch Edition exclusive to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4266-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4266- | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elden-ring | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-edition|Shadow of the Erdtree Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-deluxe-edition|Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | elden-ring-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|elden-ring-deluxe-edition-pc|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4266-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4266-5|Shadow of the Erdtree Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|4266-6|Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Humble | elden-ring | Steam | {{store link|Humble|elden-ring- | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | elden-ring-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-edition-pc|Shadow of the Erdtree Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-deluxe-edition-pc|Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam| 1245620 | Steam | Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | elden-ring | Steam | {{store link|Humble|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-edition|Shadow of the Erdtree Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-deluxe|Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows}} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam| 1245620 | Steam | Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
===Version Differences=== | ===Version Differences=== | ||
| − | The '''Deluxe Edition''' contains the base game as well as digital | + | |
| + | {{ii}} The '''Shadow of the Erdtree Edition''' contains the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition''' contains the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, as well as their respective digital artbooks and soundtracks. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Launch Edition''' contains the base game as well as a poster, three stickers, three artwork cards and a woven patch. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
{{Monetization | {{Monetization | ||
| − | |dlc | + | |ad-supported = |
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion that includes new areas, new weapons, new bosses, new NPCs, and new story content. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Shadow of the Erdtree | Upcoming expansion. | Windows }} |
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}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Anti-aliasing quality can be switched between Off, Low ([[FXAA]]), and High ([[TAA]]). | |antialiasing notes = Anti-aliasing quality can be switched between Off, Low ([[FXAA]]), and High ([[TAA]]). | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/elden-ring-just-got-ray-tracing-but-you-might-not-want-to-use-it/|title=Elden Ring just got ray tracing, but you might not want to use it - PCGamer|date=2023-03-23}}</ref> | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. See [[#Mods|Mods]] to change FPS limit and remove 60 Hz limitation. | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. See [[#Mods|Mods]] to change FPS limit and remove 60 Hz limitation. | ||
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = true |
| − | |ray tracing notes = | + | |ray tracing notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2023-03-25|comment=DF Direct Weekly #104 mentions suspicion of RT ambient occlusion and shadows, but the latter not in interiors, thus likely meaning RT sun shadows with the latter. Thus likely RTAO and RT sun shadows. Specifically mention that they would have liked to see RTGI being implemented, so quite unlikely that is being used in Elden Ring. From footage I've seen it also looks indeed very much like RTAO (especially on grass) and RT sun shadows (shadows become softer and more realistic with RT on).}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2023-03-23|comment=Today's update added some RT features, primarily AO and probably GI; no seeming reflections from my very short testing.}}</ref> |
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Under Keyboard/Mouse settings, listed as Mouse Y-Axis. X-Axis can also be inverted. | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Under Keyboard/Mouse settings, listed as Mouse Y-Axis. X-Axis can also be inverted. | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = |
|dualshock prompts = false | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | }}{{L10n/switch | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hungarian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = A [https://www.trc-playground.hu/ fan translation] is available at "TRC's Playground". | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|language = Brazilian Portuguese | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio and voice: AI dubbed, [https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/4295 Nexus Mods]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = Up to four players total. Two other players can be called for cooperative play with additional room for one invading player. | + | |online play notes = Up to four players total. Two other players can be called for cooperative play with additional room for one invading player. Up to 127 players can join if using the [https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/510 Seamless Co-op] mod. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Random stutter and frame rate drops in open areas=== | ===Random stutter and frame rate drops in open areas=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The game appears to suffer from stuttering | + | {{ii}} The game appears to suffer from stuttering issues, particularly during combat in open world areas, likely caused by background loading and shader compilation mismanagement.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2022-elden-rings-pc-performance-simply-isnt-good-enough|title=Elden Ring's PC performance simply isn't good enough • Eurogamer.net|date=2022-03-02|snippet=The stuttering issues suggest that shader compilation management is poorly handled, with shader code compiled the first time it's needed in-game, generating split-second delays throughout the experience.<br>[...]<br>In addition to this issue, there's ''further'' stutter, seemingly tied into background loading.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://kotaku.com/elden-ring-pc-bad-performance-day-one-patch-ps5-xbox-se-1848588854|title=Kotaku - Elden Ring Isn’t Running So Great On PC|date=2022-02-25}}</ref> |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Potential fix for stutter and frame rate drops{{cn|date=2022-03-03}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Potential fix for stutter and frame rate drops|ref={{cn|date=2022-03-03}}|fix= |
| + | * The game is a DirectX 12 title with no shader precompiling. The game will stutter less the more it's played, as it saves its shaders on the system. Note that every time the drivers are updated, the shader stutter will begin again. | ||
| − | * | + | * Hyperthreading (Intel) or SMT (AMD) seems to be a major cause for freezing/stuttering on CPUs with more than 8 cores. It is recommended to disable Hyperthreading/SMT in the BIOS settings, or by using an application such as [https://bitsum.com/download-process-lasso/ Process Lasso]. |
* Forcing Vsync off in the GPU control panel for the game or globally, substantially reduces stutters at the cost of introducing tearing. Setting Vsync to fast turns it off and reduces tearing to imperceptible levels. | * Forcing Vsync off in the GPU control panel for the game or globally, substantially reduces stutters at the cost of introducing tearing. Setting Vsync to fast turns it off and reduces tearing to imperceptible levels. | ||
| − | * Disable Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator in | + | * Disable Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator in Device Manager. To find this, go to the Control Panel, locate Software devices, Right click Microsoft Device Association Root Enumerator and click Disable Device. |
| − | * Disable Steam Overlay by Right clicking Elden Ring in | + | * Disable Steam Overlay by Right clicking Elden Ring in the Steam Library, choose Properties, Uncheck Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game. |
| − | * The game may occasionally freeze up for several moments at a time when using a controller. Uninstall all Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass games that are located in | + | * The game may occasionally freeze up for several moments at a time when using a controller. A mod that fixes it can be found [https://github.com/OsoaGH/FromStutterFixUpdated here]. Uninstall all Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass games that are located in the WindowsApps folder. Update the Xbox App via the Microsoft Store. Reinstall the games via the advanced installation settings located in the General section to another custom game folder. If the Xbox app does not show the advanced installation settings, uninstall it, then reinstall it from the Microsoft Store. Some games, such as Sea of Thieves, do not currently support advanced installation. If all else fails, uninstall the Xbox app and all Xbox games. Further explanation [https://www.reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/t4efv5/possible_workaround_for_some_microfreezesstutters/ here]. |
| − | * | + | * Changing the Power Plan to "Ultimate Performance" might resolve FPS problems. |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Controller not detected when playing via Steam Input=== | ===Controller not detected when playing via Steam Input=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enable desktop configuration|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable desktop configuration|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-11}}|fix= |
* Go to Steam > Controller > Desktop Configuration to open the Steam Controller Configurator. | * Go to Steam > Controller > Desktop Configuration to open the Steam Controller Configurator. | ||
| − | * Select 'Browse Configs' and apply a configuration | + | * Select 'Browse Configs' and apply a desired configuration to use in-game (note: this will also enable the controller in this configuration on desktop). |
* Exit the Steam Controller Configurator. | * Exit the Steam Controller Configurator. | ||
| − | * In | + | * In the Library, right-click on Elden Ring and select 'Properties...'. |
* In the controller category, ensure Steam Input is enabled. | * In the controller category, ensure Steam Input is enabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
| − | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Borderless Windowed or see [[#Mods|Mods]] to remove 60 Hz limitation|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Borderless Windowed or see [[#Mods|Mods]] to remove 60 Hz limitation|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-11}}}} |
| − | }} | ||
===White screen with cursor followed by a crash to desktop after launching the game=== | ===White screen with cursor followed by a crash to desktop after launching the game=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrade to a newer build of Windows|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Upgrade to a newer build of Windows|ref={{cn|date=2022-02-28}})|fix= |
| − | * The game seems to require DX12 features not available on some older | + | * The game seems to require DX12 features not available on some older versions of Windows. Updating to version 21H1 (or at least version 1909 fixes the issue. |
}} | }} | ||
=== Crash at Bandai Namco Logo=== | === Crash at Bandai Namco Logo=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Steam Overlay from Steam (Steam->Settings->In-game->Enable steam overlay [OFF])|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off Steam Overlay from Steam (Steam->Settings->In-game->Enable steam overlay [OFF])|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-11}}}} |
| − | ===Crashes on | + | ===Crashes on Radeon Vega 8 Graphics iGPUs=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Radeon Anti-Lag|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Radeon Anti-Lag|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-11}}|fix= |
| − | * Launch AMD Software and go to Settings > Graphics. | + | * Launch AMD Software and go to Settings > Graphics. |
* Set Radeon Anti-Lag to Enabled. | * Set Radeon Anti-Lag to Enabled. | ||
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| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{--}} Note that in many scenarios, anti-Lag can cause an input lag increase across all games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/7CKnJ5ujL_Q?t=493|title=Battle(non)sense (Youtube) - 40% Less Input Lag Without AMD Anti-Lag or NVidia Ultra-Low Latency|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = true | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User profile, see the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/elden-ring/ vorpx forums post] for an introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| − | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Steamworks |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat | |anticheat = Easy Anti-Cheat | ||
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{{ii}} At launch included version of Easy Anti-Cheat was not compatible with [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-kernel-internals-blog/understanding-hardware-enforced-stack-protection/ba-p/1247815 CET], which is enabled by default on Windows 11 and some Windows 10 configurations with Zen3 (Ryzen 5000+) and Intel 11th Gen+ CPUs.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=13xforever1|date=2022-02-24|comment=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838470946406924328/946547288367575090/unknown.png Windows 11 warning]}}</ref> This should have been fixed with 1.03 game update. | {{ii}} At launch included version of Easy Anti-Cheat was not compatible with [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-kernel-internals-blog/understanding-hardware-enforced-stack-protection/ba-p/1247815 CET], which is enabled by default on Windows 11 and some Windows 10 configurations with Zen3 (Ryzen 5000+) and Intel 11th Gen+ CPUs.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=13xforever1|date=2022-02-24|comment=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838470946406924328/946547288367575090/unknown.png Windows 11 warning]}}</ref> This should have been fixed with 1.03 game update. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/90 Elden Ring EAC Toggler]|ref=|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/90 Elden Ring EAC Toggler]|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-11}}|fix= |
| − | {{++}} This tool will make {{file|start_protected_game.exe}} launch {{file|eldenring.exe}}, so the latest game version will always be used and Easy Anti-Cheat will be disabled no matter how | + | '''Notes''' |
| + | {{++}} This tool will make {{file|start_protected_game.exe}} launch {{file|eldenring.exe}}, so the latest game version will always be used and Easy Anti-Cheat will be disabled no matter how the game is launched. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run through {{file|eldenring.exe}}|ref=<ref> | + | |
| − | # Go to | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run through {{file|eldenring.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/43|title=Pause the game at Elden Ring Nexus - Mods and Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\}}. | ||
# Create {{file|steam_appid.txt}} and write {{code|1245620}} inside the file. Don't forget to save it. | # Create {{file|steam_appid.txt}} and write {{code|1245620}} inside the file. Don't forget to save it. | ||
# Run the game through {{file|eldenring.exe}}. It will launch directly and still have full integration with Steam. | # Run the game through {{file|eldenring.exe}}. It will launch directly and still have full integration with Steam. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{ii}} Optionally, add {{file|eldenring.exe}} as a non-Steam game or create a shortcut on | + | {{ii}} Deleting or renaming {{file|start_protected_game.exe}} located in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\}} and then renaming {{file|eldenring.exe}} to {{file|start_protected_game.exe}}, allows the game to be directly launched through Steam. |
| + | {{ii}} Optionally, add {{file|eldenring.exe}} as a non-Steam game or create a shortcut on the desktop. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Mods=== | ===Mods=== | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The anti-cheat must be disabled for most mods to load; see [[#Easy Anti-Cheat|Easy Anti-Cheat]]. | |
| − | {{ii}} The anti-cheat must be disabled for | ||
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| − | ==== | + | ====Framerate mods==== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] - general tool. |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} [https://github.com/uberhalit/EldenRingFpsUnlockAndMore/releases/ FPS Unlocker] or [https://github.com/gurrgur/er-patcher Proton Patcher] - written specifically for Elden Ring. |
| − | + | {{++}} Allow for various widescreen aspect ratios without resolution limitations. | |
| − | + | {{++}} Enable FOV controls, vignette adjustment from 0% (off) to 100% (default) and chromatic aberration removal. | |
| − | + | {{++}} Increases the distance for full rate animations, unlock the framerate and remove the 60 Hz refresh limitation in fullscreen mode. | |
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/43 Pause the game]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/43 Pause the game]==== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Allows the game to be paused, set to the {{key|P}} key by default. |
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====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/138 Recover Runes Immediately]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/138 Recover Runes Immediately]==== | ||
| − | + | {{++}} Recovers runes immediately upon death, without the need to revisit the point of death. | |
| − | {{++}} | ||
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/118 Fix the camera]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/118 Fix the camera]==== | ||
| − | |||
{{++}} Removes the automatic camera re-centering/drag. | {{++}} Removes the automatic camera re-centering/drag. | ||
| − | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/139 Performance Boost | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/139 Performance Boost]==== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Back up {{file|regulation.bin}} before replacing it. |
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Can increase framerate and performance stability. |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{ii}} Main packages: Low LOD, Low Grass Range, No Grass, No Shadows, No Rain, No Tree Animation. |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} The "Performance + Quality" package tries to balance between performance and quality without sacrificing too much. |
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/409 Increased Draw Distance for Enemies and NPCs]==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Back up {{file|regulation.bin}} before replacing it. | ||
| + | {{++}} Fixes the invisible enemies/NPCs bug without unnecessary modifications that degrade performance. | ||
| + | {{++}} Provides optional files to edit or merge with other mods, with an instruction guide. | ||
| − | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/ | + | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/3671 Force Dynamic Shadows For All Objects]==== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} For Elden Ring v1.09.1 only. |
| − | + | {{++}} Forces dynamic shadow casting from light sources. | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | {{++}} | ||
====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/135 Performance Boost For Potato PC]==== | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/135 Performance Boost For Potato PC]==== | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Back up {{file|regulation.bin}} before replacing it. |
| − | {{ | + | {{++}} Several options to disable things like grass, shadows, weather effects, volumetric effects, chromatic aberration, and more. |
| − | {{++}} Several options to disable things like grass, shadows, weather effects | + | {{++}} Includes a guide on how to merge and edit the included mods. |
| − | {{++}} | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recVRAM = 8 GB | |recVRAM = 8 GB | ||
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game will run on Intel Core 2 processors, despite the minimum processor requirements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/lowendgaming/comments/tavt9m/i_can_play_elden_ring_on_this_potato_omg/|title=I can play Elden Ring on this potato omg : lowendgaming - Reddit|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-ncHFllxMk|title=Elden Ring on Core 2 Duo E7200 - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game OS requirement can be lowered to Windows 8.1 and 7 with the DXVK and VKD3D [[Glossary:Display wrapper#Direct3D wrappers|wrappers]] and a [https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/12 patch] ([[#Easy Anti-Cheat|anti-cheat]] has to be disabled). | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game officially requires D3D12 feature level 12_0, but it doesn't actually completely require it.<ref>[https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/merge_requests/24046/diffs?commit_id=7746282c5bd57e4318270721a26bcf18ce59cb36 anv: add fake sparse support (!24046) · Merge requests · Mesa / mesa · GitLab]</ref> Use the aforementioned W7 patch or [https://github.com/tuffee88/d3d12ProxyEdrDx11_0 others] to lower it. | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| FromSoftware | |
| Publishers | |
| Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
| Japan | FromSoftware |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 25, 2022 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 94 |
| OpenCritic | 95 |
| IGDB | 97 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, RPG |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy |
 |
|
Elden Ring is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and RPG game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Launch Edition exclusive to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. | |
|
| GamersGate | |
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
 |
|
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
Shadow of the Erdtree Edition and Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition also available. | |
Version Differences
- The Shadow of the Erdtree Edition contains the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
- The Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition contains the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, as well as their respective digital artbooks and soundtracks.
- The Launch Edition contains the base game as well as a poster, three stickers, three artwork cards and a woven patch.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | Shadow of the Erdtree is an expansion that includes new areas, new weapons, new bosses, new NPCs, and new story content. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow of the Erdtree | Upcoming expansion. | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\EldenRing\GraphicsConfig.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\EldenRing\<user-id>\ER0000.sl2 |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1245620/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 16:9. See Mods to remove letterboxing. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Mods. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Mods. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Mods. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales automatically via Texture Quality setting. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Anti-aliasing quality can be switched between Off, Low (FXAA), and High (TAA). | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | [1] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. See Mods to change FPS limit and remove 60 Hz limitation. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | [2][3] | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Many keys cannot be remapped. Set "Device for On-Screen Prompts" to "Keyboard and Mouse" to show keyboard prompts for controls. |
|
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Range from 0 to 10. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Under Keyboard/Mouse settings, listed as Mouse Y-Axis. X-Axis can also be inverted. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Range from 0 to 10. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion | X-Axis can also be inverted. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Xbox Wireless Controller variant. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects, Voice. | |
| Surround sound | Gameplay uses up to 7.1. Cutscenes are limited to 5.1.[4] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Hungarian | A fan translation is available at "TRC's Playground". | |||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Korean | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Audio and voice: AI dubbed, Nexus Mods. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | ||||
| Thai |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | Up to four players total. Two other players can be called for cooperative play with additional room for one invading player. Up to 127 players can join if using the Seamless Co-op mod. | ||
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 27014-27050, 50050 |
| UDP | 27000-27030, 3478, 4379, 4380, 50000-50003 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues unresolved
Random stutter and frame rate drops in open areas
- The game appears to suffer from stuttering issues, particularly during combat in open world areas, likely caused by background loading and shader compilation mismanagement.[5][6]
| Potential fix for stutter and frame rate drops[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Issues fixed
Controller not detected when playing via Steam Input
| Enable desktop configuration[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
| Run the game in Borderless Windowed or see Mods to remove 60 Hz limitation[citation needed] |
|---|
White screen with cursor followed by a crash to desktop after launching the game
| Upgrade to a newer build of Windows[citation needed]) |
|---|
|
Crash at Bandai Namco Logo
| Turn off Steam Overlay from Steam (Steam->Settings->In-game->Enable steam overlay [OFF])[citation needed] |
|---|
Crashes on Radeon Vega 8 Graphics iGPUs
| Enable Radeon Anti-Lag[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | User profile, see the vorpx forums post for an introduction. | ||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok, SpeedTree | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks | |
| Anti-cheat | Easy Anti-Cheat |
Easy Anti-Cheat
- The embedded Easy Anti-Cheat component prevents unknown third-party tools from injecting themselves in the game. This protection can be disabled, which allows the use of said tools.
- Online play will be disabled when Easy Anti-Cheat is disabled.
- At launch included version of Easy Anti-Cheat was not compatible with CET, which is enabled by default on Windows 11 and some Windows 10 configurations with Zen3 (Ryzen 5000+) and Intel 11th Gen+ CPUs.[8] This should have been fixed with 1.03 game update.
| Use Elden Ring EAC Toggler[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Notes
|
Run through eldenring.exe[9]
|
|---|
Notes
|
Mods
- The anti-cheat must be disabled for most mods to load; see Easy Anti-Cheat.
Framerate mods
- Flawless Widescreen - general tool.
- FPS Unlocker or Proton Patcher - written specifically for Elden Ring.
- Allow for various widescreen aspect ratios without resolution limitations.
- Enable FOV controls, vignette adjustment from 0% (off) to 100% (default) and chromatic aberration removal.
- Increases the distance for full rate animations, unlock the framerate and remove the 60 Hz refresh limitation in fullscreen mode.
Pause the game
- Allows the game to be paused, set to the P key by default.
Recover Runes Immediately
- Recovers runes immediately upon death, without the need to revisit the point of death.
Fix the camera
- Removes the automatic camera re-centering/drag.
Performance Boost
- Back up
regulation.binbefore replacing it. - Can increase framerate and performance stability.
- Main packages: Low LOD, Low Grass Range, No Grass, No Shadows, No Rain, No Tree Animation.
- The "Performance + Quality" package tries to balance between performance and quality without sacrificing too much.
Increased Draw Distance for Enemies and NPCs
- Back up
regulation.binbefore replacing it. - Fixes the invisible enemies/NPCs bug without unnecessary modifications that degrade performance.
- Provides optional files to edit or merge with other mods, with an instruction guide.
Force Dynamic Shadows For All Objects
- For Elden Ring v1.09.1 only.
- Forces dynamic shadow casting from light sources.
Performance Boost For Potato PC
- Back up
regulation.binbefore replacing it. - Several options to disable things like grass, shadows, weather effects, volumetric effects, chromatic aberration, and more.
- Includes a guide on how to merge and edit the included mods.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | 10, 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X |
Intel Core i7-8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| System memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1245620/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1245620) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Elden Ring just got ray tracing, but you might not want to use it - PCGamer - last accessed on 2023-03-23
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2023-03-25
- DF Direct Weekly #104 mentions suspicion of RT ambient occlusion and shadows, but the latter not in interiors, thus likely meaning RT sun shadows with the latter. Thus likely RTAO and RT sun shadows. Specifically mention that they would have liked to see RTGI being implemented, so quite unlikely that is being used in Elden Ring. From footage I've seen it also looks indeed very much like RTAO (especially on grass) and RT sun shadows (shadows become softer and more realistic with RT on).
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2023-03-23
- Today's update added some RT features, primarily AO and probably GI; no seeming reflections from my very short testing.
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2022-02-24
- Tested on a 7.1 system.
- ↑ Elden Ring's PC performance simply isn't good enough • Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2022-03-02
- "The stuttering issues suggest that shader compilation management is poorly handled, with shader code compiled the first time it's needed in-game, generating split-second delays throughout the experience.
[...]
In addition to this issue, there's further stutter, seemingly tied into background loading."
- "The stuttering issues suggest that shader compilation management is poorly handled, with shader code compiled the first time it's needed in-game, generating split-second delays throughout the experience.
- ↑ Kotaku - Elden Ring Isn’t Running So Great On PC - last accessed on 2022-02-25
- ↑ Battle(non)sense (Youtube) - 40% Less Input Lag Without AMD Anti-Lag or NVidia Ultra-Low Latency - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:13xforever1 on 2022-02-24
- ↑ Pause the game at Elden Ring Nexus - Mods and Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ I can play Elden Ring on this potato omg : lowendgaming - Reddit - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Elden Ring on Core 2 Duo E7200 - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ anv: add fake sparse support (!24046) · Merge requests · Mesa / mesa · GitLab
