New Elden Ring patch will improve controls and gameplay stability Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New Elden Ring patch will improve controls and gameplay stability Please update before playing, publisher says. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Updated on 24 Feb 2022 21 comments Bandai Namco has started distributing a patch for Elden Ring which will focus on improving gameplay stability. Today, publisher Bandai Namco released its new patch notes for Xbox and PlayStation consoles (sorry, no news on the PC version as yet). Bandai Namco asks that players "please apply the latest patch before playing the game", and apologises for the inconvenience this may have caused. Watch on YouTube Major issues within Elden Ring that will be addressed within this update are: • Improved player controls • Addition and adjustment of BGM • Text adjustments • Balance adjustments • NPC event fixes and adjustments • Fixed frame rate drops under certain conditions • Fixed text bug in some languages • Fixed a bug that prevented the Xbox wireless headset from working properly An announcement about the implementation of ray tracing in Elden Ring will be coming in the future, Bandai Namco said. Elden Ring is now available to pre-load across all platforms. Those looking for the base game's download file sizes can check out Lottie's guide here. Please note though that the file size will grow as patches such as this one are added to the game. Eurogamer's Aoife gave Elden Ring an 'Essential' following her review, praising the game's: "Sumptuous visual design, dark and detailed lore and a vast-but-intricate open world". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store