update patch 1.03 adds new characters and more

The first big game update of the game of the moment is now available. The update patch 1.03 of Elden Ring It can now be downloaded and installed on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X|S and PC. In addition to the usual bug fixes and balance adjustments, it adds new characters, quests, and even music to this excellent title.

The change that will give the most to talk about is the possibility of add a character’s location to the map after finding it. This will make it much easier to keep track of quests related to NPCs.

If you haven’t read our review of this game yet, you can find it here.

Additional items added to Elden Ring in update patch 1.03

An icon and character name can now be etched onto the map after encountering it.
New character: Jar-Bairn.
New quest stages for the following characters: Diallos, Nepheli Loux, Kenneth Haight, and Gostoc.
New characters summonable in multiple situations.
Increased the number of item patterns the player can mimic using the Mimic Veil.
There is new background music for some open areas at night.

Elden Ring: Update Patch 1.03 Adds New Characters, Quests, and Music

Bugs fixed

Summoned characters did not take damage in some boss battles.
Players would not be able to obtain items after a boss battle.
Dialogue with some characters was skipping when using certain button configurations.
The character freezes on a mount.
Arcane does not scale correctly on some weapons.
If the player cannot get more than two bags of talismans, one was added to the twin maidens’ shop.
Player was unable to teleport to grace spots on the map at the end of the game
The player could not continue to the next area after fighting the Fire Giant.
Some weapons were scaling incorrectly after being buffed.
Some weapons did not scale their characteristics.
The boundary area of a multiplayer match was displayed incorrectly.
The player could activate the Shield of Erdtree ability without absorbing an attack with the combination of an item and an enchantment.

The ‘Deadly Sin of Fire’ enchantment had a different effect than expected.
The damage buff from some weapons was applied to others without that ability.
Adjusted the visual effects of some spells.
Removed certain armor that could be obtained by mistake in the previous patch.
Hostile characters could drop incorrect items.
Wrong sound effects.
Some maps were displaying animations incorrectly.
Some armor was displaying incorrect parameters.

Balance Changes in Update Patch 1.03 Elden Ring

Increased the chance of getting Forge Stones from some enemies.
Forge Stones can be purchased from some shops at the beginning of the game.
Increased the effectiveness of shields,
Increased the damage of Broken Pot’s offensive items.
Aromatic Spark and Poison Mist damage increased.
The effects of certain scented items now last longer.
Healing was increased when using certain items.

Multiple adjustments to the damage and FP consumption of various spells
Flame and Night Sword skill damage reduced
Reduced damage and changed the behavior of the summoned spirit when using the Mimetic Tear Ash item.