Elden Ring update adds ray tracing for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Developer FromSoftware released a new update for Elden Ring on Thursday that brings ray-traced graphics to last year’s game. The option is available on the PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X versions of Elden Ring.
On PS5 and Xbox Series X, Elden Ring players can find the new option under the Game Options menu. On PC, the setting is under Graphics, then Ray Tracing Quality. The new option doesn’t offer real-time reflections or, as you can see in the video below, dramatic graphical improvements in many situations. According to early reports from players using the new ray tracing settings, support extends to ambient occlusion and shadows. In other words, don’t expect dazzling real-time reflections on your armor — but do expect a hit to performance, specifically frame rate, if you play with real-time ray tracing.
For Elden Ring players on PC who opt for ray tracing effects, FromSoftware has published new hardware specifications for the feature:
Minimum
Recommended
Version 1.09 of Elden Ring also includes a sweeping set of balance changes and bug fixes, which you can read in the full patch notes below.
The adjustments in this section do not affect single-player or cooperative play.
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