[h2]We are distributing an update to improve the stability of gameplay and to adjust balance. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please apply the latest update before you enjoy the game.[/h2] [h2]Major changes included in the latest update :[/h2] [h3]Adding additional elements[/h3] [list] [*] Added a function to record an icon and the name of an NPC on the map when you encounter that NPC [*] Added NPC Jar-Bairn [*] Added new quest phases for the following NPCs: Diallos/ Nepheli Loux/ Kenneth Haight/ Gatekeeper Gostoc [*] Added some summonable NPCs in multiple situation [*] Increased the number of patterns of objects player can imitate when using Mimic’s Veil [*] Added night background music for some open field area [/list] [h3]Bug Fixed[/h3] [list] [*] Fixed a bug that prevented summoned NPCs from taking damage in some boss battles [*] Fixed a bug that sometime prevented the player from obtaining item after boss battle. [*] Fixed a bug that causes dialogue to be skipped when talking to NPCs and using custom key configurations. [*] Fixed a bug that causes the player to freeze when riding. [*] Fixed a bug that causes arcane to scale incorrectly for some weapons [*] In situation where the player cannot obtain more than 2 talisman pouches, added talisman pouch to Twin Maiden Husks shop line up [*] Fixed a bug that prevented the user from warping to sites of grace from the map at the end of the game. [*] Fixed a bug that prevented the player from moving to the next area after the battle with the Fire Giant. [*] Fixed a bug which causes some weapons to have incorrect scaling after strengthening [*] Fixed a bug which causes some weapons to not use stat scaling [*] Fixed hang-ups in certain occasions [*] Fixed a bug which incorrectly displays multiplayer area boundary when playing online [*] Fixed a bug that allows player to activate Erdtree Greatshield’s weapon skill without absorbing an attack using a special combination of item and incantation. [*] Fixed a bug which causes Fire’s Deadly Sin incantation to have different effect [*] Fixed a bug with the Ash of War, Determination and Royal Knight's Resolve, where the damage buff will also apply to other weapons without that skill [*] Adjusted the visual effect of Unseen Form spell [*] Deleted the Ragged armor set from the game which was mistakenly obtainable in previous patch [*] Fixed a bug that causes some hostile NPCs to drop Furlcalling Finger Remedy. [*] Fixed a bug that causes incorrect sound effect to play in some situations [*] Fixed a bug which causes visual animation and hitboxes to not be displayed correctly on some maps [*] Fixed bugs which causes incorrect visual and behavior for some enemies [*] Fixed a bug that causes incorrect stat parameter for some armor [*] Text fixes [*] Other performance improvement and bug fixes. [/list] [h3]Balance Changes[/h3] [list] [*] Increased the drop rate of Smithing Stone for some enemies [*] Added Smithing Stone to some early game shop line up. [*] Increased shield’s effectiveness [*] Increased the damage for all offensive cracked pot items [*] Increased the damage for the following items : Spark Aromatic/Poison Spraymist [*] Increased the effect duration for the following items : Uplifting Aromatic/ Ironjar Aromatic [*] Increased HP healing for Torrent when using the following items : Rowa Raisin/ Sweet Raisin/ Frozen Raisin [*] Reduced FP consumption and increased the damage of the following sorceries : Glintstone Cometshard/ Comet/ Night Comet [*] ncreased the damage of the following sorceries : Gravity Well/ Collapsing Stars/ Crystal Barrage [*] Decreased FP consumption of the following sorceries : Star Shower/ Rock Blaster/ Gavel of Haima/ Founding Rain of Stars/ Stars of Ruin/Greatblade Phalanx/Magic Downpour/ Loretta’s Greatbow/ Loretta’s Mastery/ Carian Greatsword/ Carian Piercer/ Shard Spiral [*] Raised projectile speed and range of Great Glintstone Shard [*] Decreased Ash of War, Hoarfrost Stomp's damage and increase cast time [*] Increased Ash of War, Bloody Slash's self-inflict damage while slightly lowering the damage and increasing the cast time [*] Decreased weapon skill, Sword of Night and Flame’s damage [*] Increased FP consumption and lower duration of Ash of War, Barricade Shield [*] Changed FP consumption timing of Ash of War, Prelate’s Charge [*] Decreased the damage of spirit summoned when using the item Mimic Tear Ash and changed the spirit’s behavior pattern [*] Other enemy and weapon balance changes [/list] The version number of this update shown at the lower right corner of the Title Screen will be as followed : [h2][i]App Ver. 1.03 Regulation Ver. 1.03.1[/i][/h2] [i]※Online play requires the player to apply this update[/i] We will continue to provide improvement update in the future so you can enjoy ELDEN RING more comfortably. Please stay tune for more news.