Fans are somewhat frustrated with Shadow of the Erdtree’s console and PC performance. There haven’t been many improvements since the original, unoptimized launch back in 2022.
Although the DLC has been talked about extensively due to its difficulty spike, this time it’s not about how hard the game is. It’s about the technical issues that have been around since the original game came out two years ago.
Poor Optimization Angers Fans of Shadow of the Erdtree
Digital Foundry recently made a video about the performance of the expansion, saying the same problems from the base game are still there in Shadow of the Erdtree. It even hinted that things might be worse now. This got a lot of fans really upset. They feel like FromSoftware, which makes a ton of revenue from these games, should be doing better, especially given Elden Ring’s success.
It was downright inexcusable at first, but given the popularity of the franchise and the profit they made on it, it's now almost offensive how poorly optimized their games are, especially on PC.
They don't respect their playerbase. Simple as that.— Z.J. Majewski (@ne0mega) June 26, 2024
One fan says that given the popularity of the franchise and the profit they made on it, it’s almost offensive how poorly optimized their games are, especially on PC. Other fans share the same sentiment, requesting the studio to update their engine and optimize their games better.
Although Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 were quite stunning for their time, the engine hasn’t received significant improvements since then, especially considering next-gen console’s capabilities. If Elden Ring were to properly and fully utilize the current console’s processing powers, the game would definitely run alot better and far smoother.
But Shadow of the Erdtree is full of the same technical problems as the base game. There are issues with frame rates, bugs, and other performance problems that make the game harder to play, and the overall experience a lot worse.
Players Are Calling for a Change to Fromsoftware
Shadow of the Erdtree offered a chance for FromSoftware to not only expand the lore and gameplay but also address the technical issues that plagued the base game. With two years of development time and immense commercial success, many fans expected significant improvements in performance, but that was not the case.
Players are hoping that the studio will take this feedback seriously and make some changes in the future. They want the developer to fix the technical issues and make sure the games are optimized for all platforms. Both console and PC players desire smoother performance.
Stable frame rates, particularly during intense battles, are very important for a responsive and enjoyable experience, especially a game of this type that requires consistent performance at all times. Fans also want improvements stuttering issues, and better frame pacing. These hitches can disrupt the flow of combat and create a jarring experience.
In the end, it’s clear that the studio needs to step up its game. The developers make amazing games that push the boundaries of storytelling and game design, especially with this latest offering. It’s no surprise that the developer has gained a loyal fanbase that loves their games, but it needs to show that it respects and values the fans by delivering games that run without issues.
Are you hoping that FromSoftware fixes these issues and updates their engine? Let us know in the comments.
