What changed in ELDEN RING in 2026

Improved parry performance for Parry, Storm Wall, and Thops's Barrier.

Reduced stamina consumption of weapon-throwing attacks and increased their power.

Added three types of Spectral Steed Attire that change the appearance of Torrent.

Added NPC invasion events in Caelid and Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Increased power for Founding Rain of Stars, Carian Retaliation, and Feather of the Divine Bird.

Fixed a bug where jumping attacks with Great Katana weapon types could be parried.

Increased guard boost and reduced weight for multiple shields.

Fixed a bug that prevented camera control with the mouse during NPC dialogue when using keyboard and mouse controls.

Increased the power of weapon-throwing attacks.

Added new weapons that can be purchased from merchants or found in the Lands Between.

Increased damage taken from attacks by other players while attacking with this weapon.

Reduced casting time for Meteorite and Meteorite of Astel.

Support for the Tarnished Pack DLC, releasing on August 28, 2026.

Changed the spell so that the gravity projectile does not explode immediately upon striking terrain.

Added Idus Knight and Heavy Knight as new starting classes, selectable during character creation.

Fixed a bug where critical hits dealt with Great Katana weapon types had lower-than-expected power against large enemies.

Increased the time before an attack can be performed with a right-hand weapon after attacking with this weapon equipped in the left hand.

Changed Intelligence scaling to increase attack power of all damage types.

Fixed a bug in the 'Keyboard/Mouse Settings' section of the system menu.

Changed certain items found in the field or obtained from powerful enemies to higher-tier items.