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Today’s new Elden Ring update is focused on bug fixes rather than bringing in new content. The patch is available to download now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It features bug fixes for incorrect affinity or status ailments getting applied to weapons by mistake. It also fixes an exploit players were using to bypass getting blocked in PvP matches. In all, just a few minor adjustments. Still, with FromSoftware focused on Nightreign, this is the first patch Elden Ring has received in quite some time.
The patch itself doesn’t do much beyond fixing a few bugs. However, it could indicate that Bandai Namco is prepping up to finally let the Switch 2 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition loose. The Switch 2 port for the game was announced back in April, with a general 2025 release window. With 2025 ebbing away, this patch could indicate that Bandai Namco is putting the final polish on the game ahead of the new port. Of course, it could also just be a routine maintenance patch to keep the game running smoothly.
Elden Ring Patch Notes for Version 1.16.1
For the full list of bug fixes and improvements in today’s Elden Ring update, check out the official patch notes below:
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where the wrong affinity or status ailments could be applied to some weapons when performing specific actions.
- Fixed a bug where players could bypass being blocked by another player on any platform through unauthorized methods.
