Elden Ring has just been updated to v1.03, the first major patch released since the game’s launch. This update quietly adds some very important stuff, along with a ton of bug fixes and balance changes.

First, what surprises players the most is the list of content introduced into the game. Players can see that the names and locations of NPCs they encounter will be recorded, which removes one of the biggest frustrations players have with the game. Experienced players should know that encounters between players and NPCs have never been recorded before.

The update also adds a new NPC named Jar-Bairn, adds “some NPCs that can be summoned in multiple situations”, and even a new quest stage for quests involving Diallos, Nepheli Loux, Kenneth Haight, and Gatekeeper Gostoc. Players can earn some Elden Ring Items rewards in these newly added quests.

There is also new background music for various parts of the open world, plenty of bug fixes, and plenty of balance changes, which may particularly interest players who like to run games quickly. In addition, what changes have the new patch brought?

Issues that players encountered during gameplay have been resolved, such as a bug where summoned NPCs could not take damage during certain boss fights, a bug where players would freeze while riding, and players using special item and spell combinations to Bugs that activate Erdtree Greatshield’s weapon skills without absorbing attacks, etc.

This update has increased the drop rate of Forge Stones for some enemies, and also added Forge Stones to some early game store lineups. The damage and effects of some Elden Ring Items have been increased, which is an aspect that players are very pleased with.

Because most of these items are got by players with some effort, they want these items to be at their best. Players can craft skills, kill bosses, and spend money to get the Elden Ring Runes they want. IGGM.com is a popular seller of Elden Ring Runes/Items, trusted by many players.

If players want to know more about Elden Ring v1.03, they can log in to the game or go to the game’s official website to check.