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Elden Ring DLC Update Now Easier for All Players

Jun 26, 2024 9:42 AM

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has received its first balance update, aiming to make the earlier stages of the DLC more accessible for players. The calibration significantly enhances the Scadutree blessings and Revered Spirit Ashes, easing the challenge posed by early bosses like Rellana and the Divine Beast Dancing Lion. This adjustment responds to player feedback claiming the initial difficulty was too steep. The update is designed so that, despite these early-game boosts, the latter parts of the DLC remain challenging, maintaining the game's difficulty curve. This tweak accommodates players seeking to explore the expansive map without excessive backtracking.

What changes were made in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree balance update?n

The balance update for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree improves the initial stat enhancements granted by the Scadutree blessings and Revered Spirit Ashes. This allows players to progress through the first half of the DLC more easily by reducing the difficulty of early bosses.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, has been praised for its intricate world and challenging gameplay. The game's lore-rich environment and meticulous design have made it a standout title in the action RPG genre. Shadow of the Erdtree is a major DLC expansion, adding new areas, bosses, and narrative elements to enrich the base game's content. Players have eagerly anticipated updates to balance the game's notorious difficulty, and this latest patch reflects the developer's commitment to enhancing player experience.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-06-26 10:06:03
It's great to see FromSoftware responding to player feedback with this balance update. Easing the early game difficulty in Shadow of the Erdtree while keeping the later stages challenging strikes a nice balance, making the DLC more welcoming without losing its infamous edge.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-06-26 09:54:03
It's great to see FromSoftware responding to player feedback by tweaking the balance in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This update should help ease the early-game grind without compromising the signature challenging experience we've come to love
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