Summary: FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have unexpectedly deployed a brand-new hotfix for the Lands Between. Elden Ring Update 1.25 (internal software version 1.17.1) is now rolling out globally across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
This unexpected patch arrives as a targeted hotfix following the massive content drops from the late-August "Tarnished Pack" expansion. If you have been disconnected from the game's multiplayer servers today, this mandatory patch is the reason why. You must download and install version 1.17.1 to restore online network connectivity.
Here is the complete breakdown of the Elden Ring September patch notes, download sizes, and the critical multiplayer exploits being resolved.
Elden Ring 1.25 / 1.17.1 Patch Download Sizes
Depending on your platform and region, the download file sizes are relatively lightweight, meaning you will be back on your mount in no time:
PC (Steam): ~210 MB
PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5: ~250 MB
Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S: ~310 MB
The Headline Fix: Closing the Multiplayer DLC Item Exploit
The primary driving force behind Elden Ring Update 1.25 is an emergency structural fix for the game's cooperative and competitive multiplayer environments.
Following the release of the recent Tarnished Pack DLC, community members discovered a severe multiplayer synchronization exploit. This glitch allowed players who only owned the base game to improperly obtain premium DLC-exclusive armor, weapons, and specialized "Torrent" horse cosmetic skins via unauthorized network item-duplication methods.
FromSoftware has officially patched out this loophole. Version 1.17.1 introduces a strict inventory-checking script upon entering multiplayer lobbies.
What Changes: Base-game accounts will no longer render or allow the equipping of unverified expansion assets.
What Remains Safe: Standard, legitimate manual trading of base-game items, legendary armaments, and crafting materials between co-op players remains entirely unaffected and safe to use. Players can continue managing their legitimate equipment and resources, including cheap Elden Ring Items, without being affected by the patched exploit.
Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes
Beyond the multiplayer exploit, FromSoftware has utilized the v1.17.1 build to sweep up several localized performance issues that cropped up during high-intensity open-world scenarios:
Frame Rate Optimization: Fixed minor frame-pacing issues and sudden stuttering on PS4 and Xbox One consoles when multiple magical spell effects triggered simultaneously in dense areas like Caelid and the Shadow Realm.
UI Synchronization: Resolved a critical user interface bug where swapping quick-slot items during active PvP combat would occasionally freeze the player's weapon-selection wheel.
Community Quest Tracker: Patched an underlying progression bug tied to the ongoing Global Community Event, ensuring all player summon inputs (such as summoning Sorcerer Rogier) are tracked accurately toward the upcoming September 28 unlock deadlines.
As players continue progressing their characters and preparing for upcoming challenges, Elden Ring Runes remain an important part of character progression and equipment upgrades.
