Latest Elden Ring patch still doesn’t address performance issues

FromSoftware released a small update for Elden Ring on July 4 that makes a few balance tweaks and issues some bug fixes to the game in the wake of the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. But these changes were overshadowed by increasing frustration from players at From’s...

All site of grace locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Sites of grace are found throughout Shadow Lands of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, just like they are in the base game. The only change with the DLC is that sites of grace are where you’ll go to gain Shadow Realm Blessing — boosts to your stats with...

How to beat Messmer the Impaler in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Messmer the Impaler is one of the toughest boss fights in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. From Spirit Ashes to elemental imbuements, you’ll need to use every tool at your disposal. Messmer’s attack patterns are swift and unforgiving. Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree guide explains how...

How to get Bloodfiend’s Arm in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The Bloodfiend’s Arm is one of the best DLC weapons added to Elden Ring in the Shadow of the Erdtree. It’s capable of absolutely demolishing certain bosses, including the infamously difficult final boss of the expansion. In this Shadow of the Erdtree guide, I’ll walk you through how to get...

How to beat Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Bayle the Dread is a supremely powerful boss in Elden Ring’s Shadow of Erdtree DLC, and defeating it is a crucial part of Igon’s questline. The boss hits like a train and moves surprisingly quickly, making the dragon easily one of the more difficult bosses in the whole of FromSoftware’s...

All Backhand Blade locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Backhand Blades are a new kind of weapon in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. These weapons cause you to take a different stance than traditional blades, as you wield them with a backward grip. There are three of them in the Elden Ring DLC. In this Elden Ring...

Sir Ansbach questline steps in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Sir Ansbach is one of many NPCs in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. You’ll meet him early on in your adventure — in Gravesite Plain — and if you follow his quest, he’ll be with you through the entire expansion. In this Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree...

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree guides and walkthroughs

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC poses one big question, the type of earthshaking query that can rattle the philosophical foundation of any gamer’s mindset: “What if Elden Ring, but more?” In truth, you’re the only person who can answer that question for yourself. But if you’ve played a...

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch and other consoles

Hello Kitty Island Adventure, an adorable life-sim featuring a cast of Sanrio characters, has been freed from Apple Arcade jail. Developer Sunblink and Sanrio announced the game will be released on the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC in 2025. After that, it will also come to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation...