FromSoftware Drops Hotfix to Cure DLC Status Exploits and Balance Regional Bosses
Players discovered a severe bug where activating the "Death Flare" weapon skill (native to the Eclipse Shotel) incorrectly applied its instant-kill Death status ailment to the "Deadly Poison Spray" skill. This created a highly lethal AoE cloud capable of instantly inflicting Death blight onto enemies and other players in PvP.
: This version includes "stability improvements" aimed at reducing frame drops in the Enir-Ilim and Scadu Altus regions, which many players reported stuttering in after the initial DLC launch. Bug Fixes :
: Fixed an issue where the multiplayer area boundary was displayed incorrectly during online play. ELDEN.RING.Shadow.of.the.Erdtree.Update.v1.13.2...
As with any major update, there may be some known issues that players should be aware of. Some of the known issues and fixes include:
Holy AR buffed significantly, and the luster restoration effect decays slower.
The mage community was furious after v1.13.1. v1.13.2 walks back some of the harsher changes. FromSoftware Drops Hotfix to Cure DLC Status Exploits
region where players were either prevented from invading or able to engage in cooperative play in areas without active bosses. Technical Execution For most players, the update was delivered as a Regulation Ver.
While not a major content drop, version 1.13.2 addresses several lingering issues introduced in previous updates, particularly those affecting boss behavior and multiplayer connectivity.
: This update is required for online play. You cannot access the Coliseum or co-op features if your game version does not match v1.13.2. Bug Fixes : : Fixed an issue where
Reception to the patch was overwhelmingly positive. Players on platforms like Reddit welcomed the quick response from FromSoftware to fix the broken Spirit Ash Blessing, with many noting that the hotfix "finally clears out the bugs" and made the DLC's progression feel more rewarding and consistent.
The patch notes for version 1.13.2 are concise but impactful. Here is the complete list of changes, as confirmed by FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco: