Elden Ring V1.12 Patch Notes: Shadow of the Erdtree Difficulty Adjustments and PC Performance Fixes

In the wake of its exciting expansion, parts of Elden Ring’s fandom have decried Shadow of the Erdtree’s seemingly extreme difficulty. However, the developers have listened to the concerns and have released Elden Ring patch notes V1.12 to address some of the issues.

The latest balance patch focuses on making Shadow of the Erdtree easier for players struggling with the game’s difficulty. One of the main changes includes a buff to how the Scadutree blessing works, promising a more noticeable boost to offensive and defensive capabilities in the early levels of the game.

The Scadutree Blessing, also known as the Shadow Realm Blessing, will now be much more effective in levels 1-10, gradually decreasing as players reach the level cap. This adjustment aims to make the game more survivable and the grind of collecting all Scadutree Fragments more worthwhile.

Additionally, the patch notes address recent PC performance issues in Shadow of the Erdtree. A glitch causing raytracing to stay enabled when loading a save file from previous game versions has been fixed. Players can now disable raytracing in the settings to improve performance.

Overall, the Elden Ring balance patch seems to be a good compromise that will hopefully appease fans struggling with the game’s difficulty. With these changes, players can expect a more enjoyable experience in Shadow of the Erdtree.