Is Elden Ring Down? Live status & outage reports

Service info and troubleshooting

Game Won't Launch at All

If the game refuses to start, first verify the integrity of game files through Steam: right-click the title, Properties → Local Files → Verify. Corrupted or missing files are a common culprit after updates. Also check that your GPU drivers are up to date — Elden Ring is particularly sensitive to outdated NVIDIA or AMD drivers.

High Ping and Laggy Multiplayer

Online invasions and co-op sessions suffer when your connection to the FromSoftware servers is unstable. Try switching your network interface from Wi-Fi to a wired Ethernet connection — this alone cuts latency noticeably. If the ping stays high, check whether other applications are hogging bandwidth in the background. Close any active downloads or streaming.

Multiplayer Sessions Fail to Connect

• Make sure your NAT type isn't set to Strict — open UDP port 6455 on your router for a smoother peer-to-peer handshake
• Check the official server status page at fromsoftware.jp before assuming it's your side
• Confirm that both players are running the same game version; mixed versions block matchmaking entirely
• Disable any third-party firewall rules that might be blocking the game process

Game Freezes Mid-Session

Sudden freezes often point to VRAM overflow. Lower texture quality one notch in the graphics settings or cap the frame rate at 60 fps. On PC, running the game on an HDD instead of an SSD can also cause stutter and brief locks — migrating to SSD helps significantly.

Saves Not Syncing to the Cloud

Steam Cloud sync occasionally stalls after a crash. Go to Steam Settings → Cloud and toggle the feature off, restart Steam, then turn it back on. If the conflict dialog appears, always choose the newer local file to avoid losing progress.

Crashes After Alt-Tab

Elden Ring has a long-standing issue with borderless windowed mode and alt-tabbing. Switch to exclusive fullscreen in the display settings — it's less convenient but far more stable during long sessions.