Prior to the hotfix, an unintended mechanic allowed players to trigger cooperative multiplayer sessions in areas where the local area boss had already been slain. While some community members used this loop to explore freely without barriers, it caused critical multiplayer traps—most notably near the Golden Hippo boss arena. Summoned cooperators were regularly spawning behind fog walls with no active boss to fight, effectively trapping them inside the arena until they severed the connection. Update v1.13.2 completely removes co-op summoning capabilities in these cleared sub-regions to prevent soft-locks. Spirit Ash Buff Corrections
These fixes restore the intended multiplayer experience in the expansion region.
: Fixed an issue where the lethal Death status ailment from the "Death Flare" skill accidentally applied to "Deadly Poison Spray". ELDEN.RING.Shadow.of.the.Erdtree.Update.v1.13.2...
For players currently scaling the steep difficulty curves of the expansion, applying this regulation update is required to access any online co-op or player-versus-player (PvP) features. Stopping the Death Flare and Deadly Poison Spray Exploit
: Patched issues in Scadu Altus that previously blocked invasions or allowed unintended co-op sessions in areas without bosses. Prior to the hotfix, an unintended mechanic allowed
The ELDEN RING community has been eagerly anticipating the Shadow of the Erdtree update, and the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Players are excited to dive into the new DLC content, explore the expanded world, and experience the gameplay mechanics overhaul.
To understand why Update v1.13.2 was necessary, look back at the grand design changes introduced in the foundational 1.13 update. This earlier patch changed the combat meta across both the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion . Notable Weapon Poise Adjustments Update v1
Update for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a minor technical patch primarily focused on bug fixes and performance stability rather than major balance overhauls. Patch Overview