

One unique way players are continuing to play the game is by trying to speedrun it.

But as many players are starting to beat Elden Ring, they’re beginning to ask: “What’s next?” Some have created new characters and implemented new self-challenges, others continue onto a new playthrough on the same character, making the game more difficult. The sensation of finally beating that boss that’s had your number for the last 30 deaths is unmatched. That might be changed a little bit now unfortunately.Elden Ring does a great job rewarding players for overcoming challenges in the shape of near-ridiculous bosses, tough mechanics, and confusing dungeons. He said: "Shout out to all the speedrunners that got sub 30 (minute) runs. Time to come up with a brand new route."Ī popular Elden Ring YouTuber called Syrobe also broke down the changes in a video, commenting that, while the Hoarfrost Stomp nerf was "necessary" and would improve PVP, it's "going to kind of hurt speedrunners". Rip Elden Ring Speedruns /cHzI91yEBX- Distortion2 🕐 Elden Ring March 17, 2022ĭistortion2 isn't the only person expressing dismay at the new patch, as Elden Ring streamer Elajjaz, who's currently trying to complete the game with all Remembrances (major bosses) as quickly as possibly, tweeted: "Miyazaki, what have you done to my boy. The current world record holder, Distortion2, tweeted (below) "RIP Elden Ring speedruns" in response to a reduction in power for Hoarfrost Stomp (a previously extremely powerful ice spell).Įlden Ring's first major patch made a number of changes in favour of certain playstyles – such as improving buff length time and making it easier to upgrade weapons – but other nerfs to the Icerind Hatchet and Mimic Tear spirit ashes will definitely make certain approaches harder, including speedrunning.
