# Elden Ring ELDEN RING - Patch Notes Version 1.16.1

- Product: Elden Ring (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/elden-ring)
- Vendor: FromSoftware, Inc.
- Date: 2025-08-21
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1245620/view/536611069461790768
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/elden-ring/releases/2025-08-21-elden-ring-patch-notes-version-1.16.1

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- **fixed** — Fixed a bug where the wrong affinity or status ailments could be applied to some weapons when performing specific actions
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug where players could bypass being blocked by another player on any platform through unauthorized methods

##### **Bug Fixes**

- Fixed a bug wherewhere the wrong affinity or status ailments could be applied to some weapons when performing specific actions.

- Fixed a bug where players could bypass being blocked by another player on any platform through unauthorized methods.

The version number of this update shown at the lower right corner of the Title Screen will be as follows:

##### _App Ver. 1.16.1_

##### _Regulation Ver. 1.16.1_

Online play requires the player to apply this update.

Further updates will be distributed in the future for you to continue to enjoy ELDEN RING more comfortably.

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