The update fixes an issue where the wrong status ailments or affinities could be applied to certain weapons. It also addresses a glitch where jumping heavy attacks with a Light Greatsword did not consume stamina.
: The patch is considered "bite-sized" and does not include major balance changes or new gameplay features like the earlier v1.12 "Day 1" patch. Known Technical Issues Players on PC may still encounter an "Inappropriate activity detected" ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1 16-RUNE
This could range from new quests and characters to additional areas of the map to explore. The mention of "Shadow of the Erdtree" suggests that this DLC (Downloadable Content) could be focused on expanding the lore and world of Elden Ring, possibly introducing players to new realms connected to the Erdtree, a central element in the game's narrative. The update fixes an issue where the wrong