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Elden Ring update fixes bugs and strengthens PlayStation security
FromSoftware released a bug-fix update for Elden Ring on October 20.
It is available for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Steam.
The update fixes character display problems tied to certain equipment and actions, and corrects some credits text.
It also removes an unintended status effect from two types of Bone Lure Arrow.
PlayStation 4 and 5 also receive stronger network security in this update.
Online play requires the update, which changes the game’s displayed versions to App Ver.
1.17.2 and Regulation Ver.
1.17.3.
The Switch 2 edition is not included yet; it is scheduled to receive the update later.
Elden Ring received an update on October 20, 2026, to fix bugs and improve network security on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The update corrects two situations in which character graphics could display incorrectly.
It also fixes credits text and a bug that gave certain arrows an unintended status-effect buildup.
The update is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition is not included and is scheduled to receive the update later.
- Who
- FromSoftware released the update for Elden Ring.
- What
- It fixes several bugs and strengthens network security on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- When
- October 20, 2026.
- Where
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition is excluded for now.
- Why
- To correct bugs and improve the game; the official notice says online play requires the update.
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The update was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
The update is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
- Release date
- October 20, 2026
- App version
- 1.17.2
- Regulation version
- 1.17.3
- PlayStation security fix
- Network features on PS4 and PS5
- Platforms receiving update
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Not included in this release; update planned later