FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed RPG has rocked 2022 and 2023. It recently won the Game of The Year Award at GDC 2023, and we expected to hear some news regarding its upcoming Shadow Of The Erdtree Expansion DLC. But FromSoftware’s been a bit too quiet. And with that, they quietly added a Ray Tracing (RTX) Update to Elden Ring!
Elden Ring Gets Ray Tracing Update
『ELDEN RING』の最新アップデートファイルの配信を開始いたしました。本アップデートにはゲームプレイの安定性改善、バランス調整およびレイトレーシング機能の追加が含まれます。詳細はリンクよりご確認ください。引き続き、お楽しみいただければ幸いです。https://t.co/aOgrtVrU7d
— FROMSOFTWARE (@fromsoftware_pr) March 23, 2023
It was on Thursday that FromSoftware posted to Twitter regarding an update to their hit RPG. The developer stated they were adding an update that would improve stability issues, balance fixes, and the addition of Ray Tracing to Elden Ring.
This was pretty unexpected, considering everyone expected the developer to announce Shadow of The Erdtree. While the community didn’t get an announcement on that front, the addition of an RTX Update to Elden Ring is still pretty sweet.
Nearly all current-gen platforms including Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC have been included in the Elden Ring RT Update. But sadly, the Xbox Series S didn’t get one, considering it doesn’t have the horsepower to support the lighting feature.
“We have started distributing update files to improve gameplay stability and balance.
Please apply the latest update file before enjoying the game.
Target platform
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam
Main items included in the latest update
Additional features
Supports ray tracing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PCRay tracing can be set from the following items in the system menu.
PS5, XSX: “Game Options” > “Ray Tracing”
PC: “Graphics Settings” > “Ray Tracing Quality”
Performance may be affected depending on your environment, such as frame rate and resolution.” – Elden Ring JP”
So what are your views on Elden Ring’s RT Update? Elden Ring is all about gameplay and less about visual fidelity for the most part. Still, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.