Summary
One unluckyElden Ringinvader ran into another player using a hack that allowed them to fly around on a bug.Elden Ringis one of FromSoftware’s most successful titles, having won numerous awards, includingBest Role-Playing Game in 2022and even Best Multiplayer at various ceremonies. FromSoftware games are known for their challenging combat and formidable bosses that require players to learn their attack patterns to defeat them successfully.
However, someElden Ringplayers often utilize exploits like duplicating items to gain numerous Runes in order to level up quickly and have an easier time. While it is generally accepted by some to use these exploits in the single-player experience, most gamers draw the line at bringing them into the multiplayer aspect of the game, as it would then affect others. The problem is not exclusive toElden Ring, with almost every FromSoftware title to date having had an issue with hackers ruining multiplayer despite the games having anti-cheat software.
Despite numerous patches to prevent cheating, oneElden Ringplayer going by the handle LordFleez on Reddit invaded another player’s world only to discover them flying around Liurnia of the Lakes on a bug. The player posted a short video on theElden Ringsubreddit showcasing the hacker approaching and hovering over them on a dragonfly. As the invader begins to prepare their weapon, the exploiter unleashes Placidusax’s Ruin, which also appears to be yet another hack. This hacked version of one of thebestElden RingDragon Communion incantationshas lower DPS than the legit version and was theorized by others in the Reddit thread that it is meant to juggle players.
A New Elden Ring Hack Has Been Revealed
The video abruptly ends as the player tries to roll out of the way and get their bearings, with the hacker preparing a Glinstone sorcery. While running into cheaters inElden Ringis often a frustrating experience, most of the subreddit and even the original poster were amused at the run-in. The common sentiment from users in the thread was that they would prefer to come across hackers using these exploits for chaotic reasons. On the other hand, some said that the hacker riding on the bug reminded them of the recently releasedPalworld, which brokeElden Ring’s concurrent player counton Steam.
Most Soulsborne fans consider theElden Ringto be FromSoftware at its best, and with a new DLC on the horizon, hacking the game may become harder. With rumors going around that Bandai Namco is gearing up toreveal a Shadow of the Erdtree trailer, players may not have to worry soon, as FromSoftware will more than likely be taking steps to counter hacks inElden Ring.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
