Elden Ring Receives First Update of the Year: Version 1.10.1

Elden Ring's Success and Post-Launch Commitment

FromSoftware has updated Elden Ring to Version 1.10.1, marking the first update of the year for this incredibly popular open world Soulslike game.

Elden Ring has been a massive success ever since it first released in February 2022. The game launched to near-universal acclaim, with many hailing it as a landmark release and potentially FromSoftware's best game to date.

Elden Ring's popularity has persisted since launch, with the game still attracting many players across all platforms.

With Elden Ring so well-received at launch, FromSoftware likely could've gotten away with leaving it be and moving on to other projects, but the developer instead committed itself to improving the experience in various ways.

Multiple Elden Ring updates were released post-launch to squash bugs, address fan feedback, and in some cases, even added substantial new content to the experience like new NPCs, new quests, and new PvP modes.

The latest Elden Ring update, Version 1.10.1, is specifically targeting the Steam version of the game and features an update to the Easy Anti-Cheat system 'to support the Steam OS update.' This update is meant to curb some of the unfortunate cheating that goes on in the game, although it may not eliminate all cheaters.

Downloading the update is required for anyone that wants to play Elden Ring online.

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Player Reactions and Expectations

While this update will likely be appreciated by Elden Ring PvP players who don't want to deal with cheaters, some fans may be disappointed that it doesn't add more to the experience.

Some fans are getting restless waiting for new Elden Ring content, as they've been waiting well over a year for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC at this point.

Unfortunately, a specific release date for Shadow of the Erdtree still has yet to be announced, but there is some hope that it will be released sooner rather than later.

Rumors have pointed to the Elden Ring DLC release date being in February, marking the game's two-year anniversary. However, with no proper trailer or any concrete details available about what the DLC will entail, a February 2024 release date may be unrealistic.

It does seem likely that the DLC will drop at some point in 2024, though, so fans should keep an eye out for more information.

Whenever the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC does drop, it's likely to draw many players back to FromSoftware's open world epic. It will be interesting to see just how many lapsed players return to boost Elden Ring's player count.

Conclusion and Future of Elden Ring

The latest update to Elden Ring, Version 1.10.1, brings important improvements and addresses fan feedback by updating the Easy Anti-Cheat system 'to support the Steam OS update.' This update is a step towards curbing cheating in the game and ensuring a fair gaming experience for all players.

Fans eagerly awaiting new Elden Ring content, particularly the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, may have to wait a bit longer for a specific release date. However, there is hope that the DLC will be released at some point in 2024, drawing many players back to the open world epic.

As Elden Ring continues to evolve, fans should keep an eye out for more updates and announcements, as the game's future looks promising with the potential for new content and experiences.