One of the most significant bugs fixed was related to multiplayer functionality in Scadu Altus, the central region of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The hotfix corrected a bug that blocked invasions in this area under certain circumstances. It also stopped an exploit that allowed cooperative multiplayer in specific zones where no area boss was present, bringing these areas back in line with intended design.
Following v1.13.2, FromSoftware released on September 11, 2024, which notably adjusted the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree , demonstrating the studio’s continued commitment to refining the expansion. ELDEN.RING.Shadow.of.the.Erdtree.Update.v1.13.2...
“We are continuing to monitor weapon usage data and crash reports. Update 1.14 is planned for late November and will include additional balance changes for the Throwing Blade category and a fix for the Recluse’s Ashes not triggering correctly.” – FromSoftware, via official Discord One of the most significant bugs fixed was
: Fixed a bug where the Death status ailment was unintentionally applied across different skills. Red Bear Boss Following v1
While v1.13.2 primarily addresses bugs, players report these changes collectively improve overall game stability and summon reliability for both PvE and co-op gameplay.
The Politics of Preservation As updates accumulate, so do versions—each a historical state of the game. Decisions about what to patch implicate preservation: should developers maintain older behavior for archival or competitive integrity (e.g., speedrunning)? Or should they continuously refine? The pressure to keep the game “fresh” can conflict with the need to preserve original experiences. v1.13.2 sits within this tension, raising questions about how digital artifacts are conserved and which player communities get to insist on stasis versus change.