The last update ofElden Ring, deployed ahead of the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, causes a annoying bug when playing on the Steam Deck. FromSoftware is on the case.
The party had to be perfect for fans ofElden Ring, on this day of June 21 which coincides with the launch of the Shadow of the Erdtree extension (available since midnight in France). But there is a small grain of sand in the machine, as FromSoftware explains in a tweet published on June 20. It is linked to the Steam Deck, Valve’s portable console.
Elden Ring received patch 1.12 ahead of the arrival of the DLC. It brings several new appreciable features (simpler inventory management, new hairstyles, possibility of summoning your horse for the end fight, etc.), but also a bug when playing on the Steam Deck. “ An issue with Steam Deck has been identified and we are working on a fix », Assumes the Japanese studio.
What’s wrong with the Steam Deck version of Elden Ring
Here is the problem : ” Leaving your Steam Deck inactive for more thane five minutes can cause problems accepting inputs. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. » In short, not taking a toilet break during a game ofElden Ring played on Valve’s portable console… When you start it again, pressing the keys will do no good, which means you have to completely restart the game (and risk corrupting your save). A shame for a device supposed to offer total freedom.
On the Steam page ofElden Ringwe can however read that it is “ 100% compatible » with the Steam Deck. Note that FromSoftware does not provide any date for the patch that will correct this bug — “ The date and time for the update will be announced separately. » The launch of Shadow of the Erdtree could therefore prove to be a little more tumultuous than expected.
The timing couldn’t be worse for FromSoftware, used to slipping through the cracks when it comes to major issues. But we can trust in the developers’ ability to quickly rectify the situation. It is all the more urgent thatElden Ring is one of the most played games on the Steam Deck, according to official Valve figures. Those who wanted to discover Shadow of the Erdtree exclusively on the console will have to wait a few more days.
Subscribe for free to Artificielles, our newsletter on AI, designed by AIs, verified by Numerama!