Elden Ring Update Patch Notes Reveal Biggest Changes in Years

Key Points:

• FromSoftware released a major Elden Ring update (patch 1.17) featuring extensive balance changes, buffs to many weapons and items, and improvements to parry mechanics, marking one of the biggest updates the game has seen in years.
• The update coincides with the launch of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and the Tarnished Pack DLC for other platforms, which adds new starting classes, weapons, Spectral Steed attires, and NPC invasion events.
• Key buffs include increased attack power for several Perfume Bottles, reduced stamina consumption and increased power for thrown attacks with certain weapons, and enhanced guard boost with reduced weight on various shields.
• Nerfs target the Gravitational Missile spell (removing explosion on terrain impact) and the Rakshasa's Great Katana (increased damage taken during attacks in PvP), alongside fixes for bugs affecting the Great Katana and PC-specific control issues.
• The update is available now on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, with the Tarnished Pack DLC releasing on August 28, 2026, supporting ongoing player engagement as Elden Ring approaches its fourth anniversary.