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Elden Ring DLC launches to "Mixed" reviews as players bemoan difficulty, PC performance in Shadow of the Erdtree: "There's a big problem with balancing"

The long-awaited Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is finally here, but it's launched to a "Mixed" Steam reception due to difficulty and performance complaints.

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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree debuts to 'Mixed' Steam reactions: "The base game never felt this ridiculously difficult"

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree debuts to 'Mixed' Steam reactions: "The base game never felt this ridiculously difficult"

Performance woes are also contributing to a divisive reception

After George R.R. Martin's influence on Elden Ring, will FromSoftware work with another big writer? Hidetaka Miyazaki says "We would definitely be open to exploring that"

After George R.R. Martin's influence on Elden Ring, will FromSoftware work with another big writer? Hidetaka Miyazaki says "We would definitely be open to exploring that"

The Brandon Sanderson dream lives on

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Elden Ring's Hidetaka Miyazaki jokes he's not great at presidenting because "95% of what I do" is still "directing games"

"I really get my hands dirty"

The best builds for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Our favorite builds for the expansion are all based around new weapons, spells, and talismans.

Director of hit JRPG Shin Megami Tensei 5 echoes FromSoftware's stance on hard games: "Our intent was never to make things difficult for difficulty’s sake"

Elden Ring and Shin Megami Tensei have some surprising similarities in difficulty design

As CEOs chase infinite growth, Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware gets "better games and better decisions" from a "conservative forecast" with "room to fail"

FromSoftware is playing it safe even after Elden Ring's explosive success

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As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"

As the Elden Ring DLC beats the snot out of players, Hidetaka Miyazaki says toning difficulty down would "break the game itself"

On DLC launch day, Elden Ring's director Hidetaka Miyazaki says lowering difficulty would "break the game itself" in a new interview.

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Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki said Shadow of the Erdtree would be hard, and he wasn't kidding: "I'm getting stomped"

Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki said Shadow of the Erdtree would be hard, and he wasn't kidding: "I'm getting stomped"

"Everything hits like a bus"

The big monster FromSoftware teased for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a normal enemy gatekeeping the DLC, and it's kicking peoples' butts

The big monster FromSoftware teased for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a normal enemy gatekeeping the DLC, and it's kicking peoples' butts

"Turn back, yo. You’re not ready for this content yet"

'We just happened to release it into the market at the right time': Even after Elden Ring's DLC victory lap, FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki still wears the 'soulslike' crown with humility

'We just happened to release it into the market at the right time': Even after Elden Ring's DLC victory lap, FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki still wears the 'soulslike' crown with humility

"We’re all working within the same sandbox, in a way."

Spare a thought for the 60% of us who can't join you all in Shadow of the Erdtree because we never beat Mohg

Spare a thought for the 60% of us who can't join you all in Shadow of the Erdtree because we never beat Mohg

Stop telling me it's like Elden Ring 2, I can't handle the FOMO.

Elden Ring DLC known bugs at launch, Steam Deck issues, and all workarounds discovered so far

Elden Ring DLC known bugs at launch, Steam Deck issues, and all workarounds discovered so far

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has arrived at last. However, players are encountering unforeseen bugs and technical difficulties tarnishing the experience. So we have begun rounding up all the known bugs so far here.

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If you only try one of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's new weapons, make it Dryleaf Arts

If you only try one of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's new weapons, make it Dryleaf Arts

Slap those bosses into oblivion.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's release has busted the Seamless Co-op mod, but its creator has a fix incoming 'as soon as possible'

"Please understand that I work long hours."

Elden Ring DLC launch live coverage - all the Shadow of the Erdtree news as it happens

The two-year wait for more Elden Ring goodness is over

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‘I have always felt the world was a harsh place’: Elden Ring’s Hidetaka Miyazaki on why he may never stop making games

As Elden Ring’s much-anticipated final expansion is released, its designer gives a glimpse into how he crafts his harsh, beautiful, rewarding gameworlds

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is out now and tearing up the Steam charts

Over half-a-million Steam players have jumped into Elden Ring for the DLC launch.

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Where to find the best Great Katana in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Let's find new and thrilling ways of being toxic with unique katanas.

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Elden Ring DLC players: 1 important tip for you as you begin your new adventure

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is finally here, but before you jump into the DLC, make sure you enable this great new feature.

Where to find the best katana in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

There's a real treat in this expansion for fans of Moonveil.

How to beat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The early boss can be a bit of a doozy.

Where to use the Imbued Sword Key in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Locate the Belfry so you can open a door to a magical mystery location.

How to complete the Hornsent Grandam's quest in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Manipulate a bitter old lady's emotions for free soup.

How to find and unblock Sealed Spiritsprings in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

You better jump.

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