Shadow of the Erdtree: Challenging Expansion with Performance Issues Divides Elden Ring Players

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces new bosses and areas but faces mixed reviews due to difficulty and performance issues.
Performance issues include frame rate drops, stuttering, freezes, and increased loading times.
Players report enemies deal excessive damage or have long attack animations.
Shadow of the Erdtree: Challenging Expansion with Performance Issues Divides Elden Ring Players

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion to the popular action RPG Elden Ring, has received mixed reviews on various platforms. The expansion introduces new bosses and areas to explore, but some players have expressed concerns about its difficulty and performance issues.

According to reports from multiple sources including Steam user reviews and gaming news outlets, many players are finding the enemies in Shadow of the Erdtree to be significantly more challenging than those in the base game. Some have even suggested that these enemies deal excessive damage or have unreasonably long attack animations.

Additionally, some players have reported performance issues with Shadow of the Erdtree. These include frame rate drops, stuttering, and freezes during gameplay. In some cases, loading times for areas and boss fights have also increased noticeably compared to the base game.

Despite these concerns, it's important to note that not all players are experiencing these issues. Many have praised the expansion for its engaging content and challenging encounters. However, it appears that a significant number of players are encountering difficulties with Shadow of the Erdtree's performance and balance.

It is worth noting that Elden Ring itself was also known for its high level of difficulty, selling over 25 million units despite its notoriously tough gameplay. However, some players feel that the expansion takes things a step too far.

Bandai Namco, the publisher of Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree, has yet to comment on these issues publicly. It remains to be seen whether they will release a patch or update to address these concerns.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Have all sources reporting performance issues been verified?
  • Is there a pattern to which platforms experience these issues more frequently?

Sources

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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‘Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree’ Too Hard? Bandai Namco Says ‘Git Blessings’

Forbes Magazine Paul Tassi Sunday, 23 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Bandai Namco advises players to increase their Scadutree blessing level to improve their attack and defense in the Shadow Realm.
    • Scadutree fragments, which should increase damage and defense, are mostly locked behind bosses.
  • Accuracy
    • The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion in Elden Ring is currently being criticized for being too difficult compared to the base game.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by suggesting that players should rely on the Scadutree blessing to overcome difficulty in the game instead of leveling up or changing their build. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric by implying that players who are struggling with the expansion are not patient enough or need to 'get good'.
    • > The process was always run into something that’s too hard, go explore, level up the blessing, come back.
    • > Or maybe people just need to (sigh) get good.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree faces ‘mixed’ Steam rating as players share issues

PCGamesN Will Nelson Sunday, 23 June 2024 19:34
  • Unique Points
    • Many players are experiencing difficulties with enemy encounters despite having high vigor.
    • Scadutree fragments, which should increase damage and defense, are mostly locked behind bosses.
  • Accuracy
    • Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has a mixed Steam user review score due to PC performance issues and difficulty balancing.
  • Deception (30%)
    The author uses emotional manipulation by stating 'many players are still running into issues' and 'the DLC is proving troublesome for many'. He also uses sensationalism by implying that the expansion is not well optimized and has performance issues. The author selectively reports information, focusing only on negative reviews without mentioning the positive ones.
    • In terms of performance, players are upset that Shadow of the Erdtree is locked at 60 frames per second.
    • The negative reviews, which also continually praise the world’s design and art direction, can’t handle some of the other choices, especially the boss fights.
    • Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has already dropped to a ’mixed’ Steam user review score, as players cite PC performance issues and problems with the FromSoftware DLC’s difficulty.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article provides a balanced report on the issues with the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, citing both performance problems and difficulty balance. The author does not make any inflammatory statements or appeals to authority. However, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction by presenting Steam user reviews as either positive or negative without acknowledging the possibility of nuanced opinions. Additionally, while the author does not directly make any logical fallacies themselves, they do quote players making subjective statements about the game's difficulty and balance which could be considered fallacious.
    • The Steam reviews for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC dropping to 61% positive from over 13,000 entries.
    • Bosses in this DLC are exceptionally weak. While visually they are fantastic, their balance is totally off.
    • Our breakdown of the best Elden Ring settings should be able to help.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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All Boss Remembrances In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

GameSpot Jason Rodriguez Sunday, 23 June 2024 19:36
  • Unique Points
    • Once you've defeated the great foes in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you'll acquire their respective Remembrances.
    • Divine Beast Dancing Lion - Raises potency of storms (Option 1). Effect: Talisman. Type: Talisman.
    • Rellana Twin Moon Knight - Incarnate twin moons and repeatedly strike the ground (Option 2). Type: Sorcery. Stat requirement: Int 72. FP cost: 47.
    • Putrescent Knight - Launches a whirl of putrescent jets (Option 2). Type: Sorcery. Stat requirements: Int 32 and Fai 26. FP cost: 29.
    • Commander Gaius - Summons rock blades from the earth (Option 2). Type: Sorcery. Stat requirements: Int 48. FP cost: 18.
    • Scadutree Avatar - Fires a hail of golden projectiles toward foes (Option 2). Type: Incantation. Stat requirement: Fai 58. FP cost: 40.
    • Romilda Saint of the Bud - Summons countless butterflies to scatter rot (Option 2). Type: Incantation. Stat requirement: Fai 33. FP cost: 48.
    • Midra Lord of Frenzied Flame - Summons the Lord of Frenzied Flame’s head to spew frenzied flame (Option 2). Type: Incantation. Stat requirement: Fai 41. FP cost: 22.
    • Metyr Mother of Fingers - Kowtower’s Resentment (Option 2). Effect: Colossal Weapon.
    • Messmer the Impaler - Shapes Messmer’s flame into a giant orb that soars at a foe (Option 2). Type: Incantation. Stat requirement: Fai 60. FP cost: 48.
    • Bayle the Dread doesn’t drop an Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance, instead it drops its heart which can be exchanged at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion in the Jagged Peak.
    • Midra Lord of Frenzied Flame - Annihilates foes with a pillar of light (Option 3). Type: Incantation. Stat requirement: Fai 72. FP cost: 48.
  • Accuracy
    • These valuable items can be exchanged for amazing gear pieces and spells.
    • You can exchange your Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrances with Enia in Roundtable Hold.
    • Divine Beast Dancing Lion - Frontal cone frost eruption (Option 2). Type: Ash of War. FP cost: 15.
    • Rellana Twin Moon Knight - Moon-and-Fire Stance (Option 1). Effect: Light Greatsword. Stat scaling: Str D, Dex D, Int D, and Fai D.
    • Putrescent Knight - Spinning Guillotine (Option 1). Effect: Greataxe. Stat scaling: Str D, Dex E, and Arc D.
    • Commander Gaius - Spinning Gravity Thrust (Option 1). Effect: Heavy Thrusting Sword. Stat scaling: Str C and Dex E.
    • Scadutree Avatar - Shadow Sunflower Headbutt (Option 1). Effect: Colossal Weapon.
    • Romilda Saint of the Bud - Romina’s Purification (Option 1). Effect: Halberd.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Drops To "Mixed" Reviews On Steam

Screen Rant (Disney) Kyle Gratton Sunday, 23 June 2024 15:17
  • Unique Points
    • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has a 'Mixed' aggregate evaluation from Steam user reviews.
    • Many negative reviews cite the expansion’s difficulty as an issue.
    • Performance issues on PC are also common in the expansion.
  • Accuracy
    • Many negative reviews cite the expansion's difficulty as an issue.
  • Deception (70%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions negative reviews and their complaints without providing a balanced perspective. The author also editorializes by stating 'Many of the negative reviews claim the bosses specifically are simply unfair.' and 'Shadow of the Erdtree's Mixed Steam reviews point to many feeling that fairness hasn’t necessarily carried over from the base game.' These statements imply that the author agrees with these assessments, which is not stated explicitly but can be inferred. The article also contains emotional manipulation through phrases like 'deflated' and 'disgruntled players'.
    • Many negative reviews cite the expansion’s difficulty, though performance issues on PC are also common.
    • Shadow of the Erdtree continues something of a FromSoftware tradition with its difficulty compared to the base game.
    • Many of Shadow of the Erdtree’s negative Steam reviews are curiously from Chinese players.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by citing critical reception and the number of positive reviews when English language filters are applied. However, the author also mentions many negative reviews and their common complaints: difficulty and performance issues. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support that these issues are insignificant or do not constitute fallacies.
    • ]Many negative reviews claim the bosses specifically are simply unfair.[
    • The expansion's first bosses, the Blackgaol Knight and the Gravesite Plain Furnace Golem, are proving to be immense challenges for players.
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a neutral tone towards the game and its issues, but the article focuses on the negative reviews of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's difficulty and performance issues. The author does not express any bias towards FromSoftware or their games, but there is an disproportionate number of quotes from negative reviews that reflect a specific position (the game being too difficult and having performance issues).
    • Many negative reviews claim the bosses specifically are simply unfair.
      • The second-most common complaint appears to be the DLC’s effect on performance, with many PC players experiencing lower frame rates than the base game and frequent stuttering.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      75%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree drops to 'mixed' Steam rating as players decry DLC's performance and balance issues

      Tom's Guide Alyse Stanley Sunday, 23 June 2024 17:13
      • Unique Points
        • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC received mixed reviews on Steam
        • Players reported performance issues such as FPS drops, stuttering, and freezes in the DLC
      • Accuracy
        • Many players are experiencing difficulties with enemy encounters despite having high vigor
        • Scadutree fragments, which should increase damage and defense, are mostly locked behind bosses
      • Deception (30%)
        The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions negative reviews and complaints about the DLC without providing any context or balance. It also uses emotional manipulation by quoting players' negative experiences and opinions to elicit a negative reaction from readers.
        • Several reviews for Shadow of the Erdtree warn players to hold off on buying the DLC until FromSoftware rolls out a performance patch or two.
        • An early boss fight that takes place near a puddle of water was a particular pain point, resulting in consistent issues with frame rate drops for many players.
        • As of writing this, more than 26,000 players have weighed in on Steam.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting multiple negative reviews from Steam regarding the performance issues and difficulty spikes in the DLC. However, no explicit fallacies are mentioned or demonstrated in the article.
        • ][author] The dust is beginning to settle after one of the biggest games of the summer, FromSoftware’s Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, launched this week, and some players aren’t happy. The highly anticipated new DLC dropped to a ‘mixed’ review score on Steam over the weekend amid mounting complaints of performance issues and difficulty spikes that make even the infamously tough-as-nails base game look like Super Weenie Hut Juniors by comparison. [[/]
        • As of writing this, more than 26,000 players have weighed in on Steam. And while just over half (14,500~) of the user reviews speak very positively of Elden Ring’s first major expansion, a few reoccurring criticisms are gaining traction.
        • Chief among them is Shadow of Erdtree’s performance on PC.
        • Another review marked as ‘helpful’ by nearly 600 people said they ran into ‘constant micro-stuttering and frame drops, freezes as well as increases in loading times’ that ‘make it difficult to enjoy and play the game.’
        • Several reviews for Shadow of the Erdtree warn players to hold off on buying the DLC until FromSoftware rolls out a performance patch or two, as it did with the original.
      • Bias (90%)
        The author expresses a neutral tone towards the game and its issues but repeatedly quotes players who express frustration with the DLC's performance and difficulty. This creates a bias towards negative opinions of the DLC.
        • 'It's not a question of 'can you do it?' but rather 'do you want to do it?'. In the case of this dlc, the answer is no.'
          • 'The base game runs great, but for some reason I have severe FPS drops and stutter in the DLC.', 'An early boss fight that takes place near a puddle of water was a particular pain point, resulting in consistent issues with frame rate drops for many players.'
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication