Bandai Namco released patch 1.17.1 for Elden Ring, which carries the internal label 1.018.001 on console platforms. This update matters to players because it closes a multiplayer exploit that let users acquire DLC items without buying the expansion. The fix restores intended access rules for the game's paid content.
Bandai Namco release patches exploit allowing unauthorized DLC item acquisition
The patch targets a specific bug in multiplayer sessions where certain conditions allowed players to obtain DLC-specific items without being eligible. Bandai Namco confirmed the scope of the fix in a direct statement about the update's purpose. The company clarified that the update contains no additional content beyond this correction.
Bandai Namco stated, "This update fixes an issue in multiplayer where, under specific conditions, DLC-specific items could be obtained when not normally eligible. No additional content is included." The patch does not alter the balance of the Muleta item. Players can expect the same gameplay experience with only the exploit resolved.
We looked at the last Elden Ring update earlier while tracking stability changes across recent patches. That previous release addressed issues with the Great Katana and PC mouse functionality. This new patch continues the developer's focus on multiplayer integrity and item access controls.
Source: MP1ST
