Base game constantly crashing randomly! - Please help!

[Sly]

I have invested over 150 hours since buying this game in early May 2024. Initially, I had no issues with the game whatsoever and was having the time of my life, but over the last month or so, the game is literally unplayable.

There is no pattern to the crashes that I am experiencing. I've tried so many different fixes that I've read online, from a year ago to a week ago - NOTHING IS WORKING.

I have had all of my hardware checked and tested, no issues. I think it's important to note that the crashes I am experiencing are ONLY with Elden Ring.

In terms of my system, it is far beyond the game requirements - I bought it 2 years ago with the highest specs.

I admit, I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to PC's, but I have gone through a lot of effort trying to resolve this without doing anything too drastic to my system which could potentially cause issues that I wouldn't have the ability to resolve.

I have read all sorts of advice from people on forums such as this, and my conclusion is either there is a major issue with the latest windows 11 updates (I am running windows 11), OR there is an issue with the game itself - therefore either need to wait for a patch from the game developers or from Microsoft themselves.

Please, does anyone have an accurate understanding or know for certain what the issue is? I just want to enjoy the game and buy the DLC too, but with these never-ending crashes I am definitely not touching the DLC and wasting my money.

I can post my crash logs but I've seen the exact same logs being posted, which is where I came to my conclusions.

[TouchMeDeeplySir]

Originally posted by Sly:

I have invested over 150 hours since buying this game in early May 2024. Initially, I had no issues with the game whatsoever and was having the time of my life, but over the last month or so, the game is literally unplayable.

There is no pattern to the crashes that I am experiencing. I've tried so many different fixes that I've read online, from a year ago to a week ago - NOTHING IS WORKING.

I have had all of my hardware checked and tested, no issues. I think it's important to note that the crashes I am experiencing are ONLY with Elden Ring.

In terms of my system, it is far beyond the game requirements - I bought it 2 years ago with the highest specs.

I admit, I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to PC's, but I have gone through a lot of effort trying to resolve this without doing anything too drastic to my system which could potentially cause issues that I wouldn't have the ability to resolve.

I have read all sorts of advice from people on forums such as this, and my conclusion is either there is a major issue with the latest windows 11 updates (I am running windows 11), OR there is an issue with the game itself - therefore either need to wait for a patch from the game developers or from Microsoft themselves.

Please, does anyone have an accurate understanding or know for certain what the issue is? I just want to enjoy the game and buy the DLC too, but with these never-ending crashes I am definitely not touching the DLC and wasting my money.

I can post my crash logs but I've seen the exact same logs being posted, which is where I came to my conclusions.

Turn off steam client beta. It worked for me yesterday and I've had no issue since :)

[dark-breed]

Originally posted by Sly:

I have invested over 150 hours since buying this game in early May 2024. Initially, I had no issues with the game whatsoever and was having the time of my life, but over the last month or so, the game is literally unplayable.

There is no pattern to the crashes that I am experiencing. I've tried so many different fixes that I've read online, from a year ago to a week ago - NOTHING IS WORKING.

I have had all of my hardware checked and tested, no issues. I think it's important to note that the crashes I am experiencing are ONLY with Elden Ring.

In terms of my system, it is far beyond the game requirements - I bought it 2 years ago with the highest specs.

I admit, I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to PC's, but I have gone through a lot of effort trying to resolve this without doing anything too drastic to my system which could potentially cause issues that I wouldn't have the ability to resolve.

I have read all sorts of advice from people on forums such as this, and my conclusion is either there is a major issue with the latest windows 11 updates (I am running windows 11), OR there is an issue with the game itself - therefore either need to wait for a patch from the game developers or from Microsoft themselves.

Please, does anyone have an accurate understanding or know for certain what the issue is? I just want to enjoy the game and buy the DLC too, but with these never-ending crashes I am definitely not touching the DLC and wasting my money.

I can post my crash logs but I've seen the exact same logs being posted, which is where I came to my conclusions.

at the moment since tuesdays maintance a steam issue exists, all beta clients cause crashes with elden ring.

click on the upper left corner steam > settings > interface if a beta is activated deactivate the beta.

if this is not the problems cause post your crash log.

[Sly]

Hey guys thanks for your quick response, and btw dark-breed i've seen your post responses and tried many of the solutions but I haven't had any luck, your responses are appreciated though :)

Here is my most recent crash log after ER goes down:
Faulting application name: eldenring.exe, version: 2.2.3.0, time stamp: 0x667d44fb
Faulting module name: eldenring.exe, version: 2.2.3.0, time stamp: 0x667d44fb
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x00000000001ad5d0
Faulting process id: 0x0x4FB4
Faulting application start time: 0x0x1DAD9FED4D8431F
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ELDEN RING\Game\eldenring.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ELDEN RING\Game\eldenring.exe
Report Id: 2f6b02a7-4874-4b3f-84c9-87e8f04d5250
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

[toughnails]

Steam > Settings > Interface > Client Beta Participation > choose "no beta" and restart Steam

[SL4Y3R]

it's the steam beta, wait for it to be fixed or opt out, had the same issue.

[Sparkyboy777 ☾]

If I turn beta off will I still be in my Family so they can play my games and I cant play theirs? Or am i just out

[Dre Day]

Originally posted by Sparkyboy777™:

If I turn beta off will I still be in my Family so they can play my games and I cant play theirs? Or am i just out

They will still be able to play games from your library, but you won't be able to play games from their's until you re-enable steam beta.

[Rusted Cake]

Originally posted by toughnails:

Steam > Settings > Interface > Client Beta Participation > choose "no beta" and restart Steam

Been having the same issue as this OP & many others since DLC/update dropped. I am not already opted in the Steam Beta & never bothered with it. So it's not the cause.

[Sgt. Flaw]

Make sure you're not using a 3rd party controller app with the game...it will conflict with steam and cause the game to crash

[Sly]

Sorry all I forgot to write, mine was already on "no beta chosen" so that is not the issue, thanks though.

[Rusted Cake]

Originally posted by Sly:

Sorry all I forgot to write, mine was already on "no beta chosen" so that is not the issue, thanks though.

I too play the base game. Starting to suspect that buying the DLC would "solve" the issue. Most people I see bringing this issue up don't seem to have the DLC. 40$ is a bit of a steep price to test this theory though, even if begging for a refund is possible.

[Rusted Cake]

Originally posted by Sly:

Sorry all I forgot to write, mine was already on "no beta chosen" so that is not the issue, thanks though.

Also worth noting: It's not a windows 11 issue it's the game/anti-cheat. I use an older version of windows & am having the same problem.

[Sly]

Interesting theory with buying the DLC and that you are experiencing it on windows 8. I also find it strange it's not happening to everyone, which makes me think it must be something with my (our) system(s) that I can fix. Unfortunately, I am no expert, I'm an amateur at best.

[копоть]

I have exactly the same problem and the same crash log, I'll have to wait for the update, I hope they fix it.
and I don't have the dlc either

[erogg]

Some time ago, I was getting the same error code in the Event Viewer (0xc0000005), which seems to be related to EasyAntiCheat (EAC). Here are some steps I've already tried:

1. Deleted all folders associated with EasyAntiCheat on my PC, then verified the game files.
2. Run Steam as an administrator.
3. Ensured EasyAntiCheat, and Elden Ring had full control under permissions.
4. Uninstalled/disabled Riot Vanguard.

I'm not sure what exactly fixed the issue, but it's been working fine for me now.