FromSoftware has released a new Elden Ring update 1.21 (1.15) on PS4, PS5(1.016), PC, and Xbox consoles. According to the official Elden Ring 1.21 patch notes, the latest update addresses multiple gameplay bugs, including issues with the Golem Fist weapon, incantations, and talisman effects. Apart from this, Elden Ring patch 1.21 also fixes visual and audio bugs, improves performance on PS5 and PC, and resolves issues related to Ray Tracing and game stability.
Elden Ring Version 1.21 Patch Notes – October 2, 2024
Gameplay Fixes
- Shadow Keep Church District:
Fixed a bug where the cutscene would replay when re-entering the area. - Golem Fist Weapon:
- Fixed a bug where some Golem Fist weapon attacks would not deal damage when the player was affected by certain special effects.
- Fixed a bug where the Golem Fist one-handed heavy attack power was lower than expected.
- Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns:
Resolved an issue preventing the incantation from being cast when used in quick succession. - Smithing Talisman:
Fixed a bug where the talisman’s effect did not apply to some weapons’ throwing attacks. - Scadutree Avatar Battle Arena:
Fixed a bug preventing the use of ashes in certain areas of the battle arena. - Rellana, Twin Moon Knight:
Fixed a bug where Rellana would sometimes perform unexpected actions when interacting with objects in the battle area. - Skills and Weapons Combination:
Resolved a bug that allowed Skills to be used in incorrect combinations with Weapons under certain circumstances.
Visual and Audio Fixes
- Enemy Behavior and Rendering:
Fixed a bug that caused unexpected rendering and behavior of some enemies under certain conditions. - Sound Effects:
Fixed an issue where some sound effects did not play correctly.
General Fixes
- Performance Improvements:
Implemented several performance improvements and various other bug fixes. - End Credits:
Further fixes were added to the game’s end credits.
Stability and Performance Improvements
- PS5 Stability:
Unstable framerate may be improved by using the “Rebuild Database” option from the device’s Safe Mode. - PC Version Performance:
- Ray Tracing Issues:
In some PC versions, Ray Tracing may be unintentionally enabled, causing unstable performance. Players should check the Ray Tracing setting in the “System” > “Graphics” > “Ray Tracing Quality” from the title screen or in-game menu. - Inappropriate Activity Message:
Fixed an issue where the message “Inappropriate activity detected” may appear without any cheating involved.
- Ray Tracing Issues:
Previously, a major update 1.14 added new changes, fixes, and improvements. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players are facing issues with the game. Elden Ring version 1.21 will fix a few of these issues.
Related: List of all Elden Ring Bugs and Known Issues.
Download free Elden Ring update 1.21 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One.
