Spoiler Warning: This article options delicate spoilers for the ultimate boss of Elden Ring.
On the eve of Elden Ring’s growth Shadow of the Erdtree launching, FromSoftware has lastly allowed gamers to make use of Spirit Steed (horse) Torrent in opposition to the notorious Elden Beast boss, addressing one of many few complaints gamers have concerning the beloved role-playing sport.
The first chunky Elden Ring patch in a very long time was launch immediately, June 20, 2024, with a wealth of options, however maybe none extra thrilling than the flexibility to summon Torrent for the sport’s last struggle.
The Elden Beast is not a very tough struggle however many followers did discover it fairly irritating as a result of area’s colossal dimension and the boss basically teleporting across the area. Lots of time is due to this fact spent operating after the Elden Beast as a substitute of truly combating it.
OMG YOU CAN SUMMON TORRENT DURING THE ELDEN BEAST BOSS FIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/pO4JAItlKG
— 𓆣 (@LadyRanni) June 20, 2024
“I simply noticed somebody beat the Elden Beast with a cheat engine enabling the usage of your horse Torrent throughout the struggle, and this was completely the way in which the boss was meant to be performed,” wrote X/Twitter consumer @velvetbnuuy earlier in June. “This is among the largest design fumbles in an in any other case wonderful sport I can consider.”
As the fan notes, many mods have been created to permit Elden Ring gamers to summon Torrent within the struggle, and YouTube movies showcasing the modded battle in motion have 1000’s of views.
“I obtained uninterested in Chase the Boss Simulator 2022 in the direction of the top,” wrote GameFAQs consumer OnyxZephyr333. “I’m right here to struggle you. Not watch my character run for a minute when you do a transfer then roll, teleport, or slither away.”
How do you suppose getting access to Torrent would have an effect on your impression of the Elden Beast boss struggle?
— Zullie (@ZullieTheWitch) October 10, 2022
X/Twitter consumer @ZullieTheWitch requested their followers how Torrent would have an effect on the struggle, and of 27,771 responses, 66.2% mentioned Torrent would enhance issues. Needless to say, many gamers wished FromSoftware to permit Torrent within the struggle, and the Elden Ring group has erupted in pleasure about immediately’s change.
“Oh my god, thanks Miyazaki,” mentioned one Reddit consumer, referencing Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki. “We can lastly summon Torrent for the Elden Beast.” “Torrent buddy we made it,” mentioned somebody within the replies.
The replace makes this and a number of other different modifications forward of Shadow of the Erdtree’s launch tomorrow, June 21. Just like earlier FromSoftware video games Dark Souls and Bloodborne, nevertheless, accessing the DLC is not so simple as choosing it on a menu, as gamers should tick off a handful of obscure feats beforehand, together with beating an optionally available boss.
IGN’s information on the best way to put together for the Shadow of Erdtree is absolutely updated with the whole lot you want, nevertheless, and ensure to take a look at our Elden Ring interactive map to make sure you’re not lacking any essential collectibles.
You may also make amends for IGN’s “How Long to Beat” for Shadow of the Erdtree and kill a while forward of its imminent launch by studying our intensive 10/10 evaluation.
“Like the bottom sport did earlier than it, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree raises the bar for single participant expansions,” we mentioned. “It takes the whole lot that made the bottom sport such a landmark RPG, condenses it into a comparatively compact 20-25 hour marketing campaign, and supplies improbable new challenges for closely invested followers to chew on.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.
