was being automatically enabled on PC, causing performance drops. Bandai Namco Entertainment The "New Rune" Clarification
Impact on gameplay and meta
The expansion is expected to deepen the lore of the Elden Ring universe, possibly focusing on the Erdtree and its mysteries. This could involve new characters, item descriptions, and environmental clues that add to the game's complex narrative. elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune new
FromSoftware has announced via Japanese Twitter that is in certification and will likely drop within 10 days, fixing the co-op crash and adjusting the Echo Rune drop rate (some players report getting zero Echo Runes after 50 kills, which may be intentional or a bug).
Patch v1.16.1 specifically targeted a "Bow glitch" (tumblebuffing) where players could apply incorrect weapon affinities or status ailments to bows. Performance: was being automatically enabled on PC, causing performance
A fix was deployed for a bug that allowed players to bypass being blocked by others on various platforms through unauthorized methods. Affinity Corrections:
Verify that Ray Tracing is toggled . Unintentional background activation of this setting heavily degrades GPU frame pacing. 3. "Inappropriate Activity Detected" Error FromSoftware has announced via Japanese Twitter that is
Use the Starscourge Greatswords . The Starcaller Cry skill pulls all nearby enemies directly into a high-damage slam explosion. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
from the official notes is any mention of “runes.” This is classic FromSoftware. Major mechanical shifts—especially those tied to DLC lore—are often hidden in plain sight, waiting for players to discover them.
Continued improvements to performance to keep the gameplay smooth.
The Elden Ring community has had a . Many players expressed a desire for more substantial content and features, including the request for a boss rush mode , which would allow them to re-fight challenging bosses without starting a new game. Some also hoped to see reversals or adjustments to previous nerfs to major bosses like Radahn, the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree , to restore some of the game's original difficulty.