FromSoftware's next multiplayer title, The Duskbloods, has been delayed from 2026 to 2027. The developer cited the need for additional balancing and adjustments following its network test earlier this year.
While fans await news on Elden Ring sequels or spiritual successors, the modding community has created Elden Ring: Tainted Edition Overhaul, or ERTE, a fan-made expansion from modder BelgerMod. The mod introduces new bosses, enemies, weapons, armor, and gameplay mechanics, including content ported from Elden Ring Nightreign.
Available through Nexus Mods since December 2022, Tainted Edition has received extensive updates. It adds several Nightlords from Nightreign, including Gladius, Heolstor, Fulghor, Gnoster, and Faurtis. The mod also ports familiar bosses from Dark Souls 3, such as the Nameless King, Darkeater Midir, Yhorm the Giant, and the Dancer of the Boreal Valley.
Beyond new content, Tainted Edition fundamentally changes Elden Ring's gameplay. It introduces faster attacks, earlier animation canceling, a new Perfect Block system, and new charged attack mechanics. Enemy density and health pools have been increased, while progression has been rebalanced to prevent over-leveling.
ERTE supports the popular Seamless Co-op mod for cooperative play but can also be played solo. The developer previously offered a Lite version with reduced difficulty but made it unavailable, stating it was tiresome to maintain two versions.
Tainted Edition is a free download for PC players. Installation requires Mod Engine 3 and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.