{"id":43438,"date":"2026-09-10T00:23:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=43438"},"modified":"2026-09-10T00:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:23:04","slug":"elden-ring-players-discover-glitches-allowing-free-duplicate-item-spawning-in-horse-armor-dlc-experiment-by-fromsoftware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=43438","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring Players Discover Glitches Allowing Free Duplicate Item Spawning in Horse Armor DLC Experiment by FromSoftware"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/div>\n

**From Software and Bandai Namco Address Exploits in Elden Ring\u2019s Tarnished Pack DLC with New Patch**<\/p>\n

In a swift response to unauthorized item acquisition issues, From Software and Bandai Namco have released a new patch for *Elden Ring*, focusing on preventing players from obtaining items from the recently launched Tarnished Pack DLC without proper access. This patch, labeled version 1.17.1, comes in the wake of the DLC\u2019s introduction on August 27 and its subsequent rollout, including an expanded Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2.<\/p>\n

The Tarnished Pack introduces several features such as new starting classes, different player equipment, and cosmetic armor for Torrent, the loyal steed of players. Notably, this DLC also marks a new approach for From Software, a studio traditionally known for its expansive story-driven content, as the addition of microtransactions is a significant shift from their previous model. Particularly reminiscent of past controversies, such as the infamous horse armor debacle in *The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion*, the inclusion of cosmetic enhancements has sparked mixed reactions.<\/p>\n

While microtransactions have become commonplace in the gaming industry, From Software has largely avoided such practices, focusing instead on substantial expansions like *Shadow Of The Erdtree*. Therefore, the excitement among players when glitches allowed them to duplicate DLC items as a means to bypass this new monetization strategy was met with disappointment from the developers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe update fixes an issue in multiplayer where, under specific conditions, DLC-specific items could be obtained when not normally eligible,\u201d stated the official *Elden Ring* account, underscoring the urgency with which this exploit was addressed. The patch focuses solely on rectifying this issue and does not introduce any new content.<\/p>\n

As players who exploited this system find their access to the Tarnished Pack items curtailed, discussions in online forums reflect a concern about the potential normalization of microtransactions in titles that have historically prioritized player experience and narrative depth. Many loyal fans hope that this patch represents an isolated incident rather than the beginning of a broader trend within the From Software portfolio.<\/p>\n

In summary, *Elden Ring\u2019s* latest patch serves as a reminder of the delicate balance developers must maintain in responding to player feedback while upholding the integrity of their gaming environments. As the industry evolves, the dialogue around monetization tactics continues to shape the future of gaming experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/a><\/div>\n

From Software and Bandai Namco have released a hasty new Elden Ring<\/a> patch to stop people getting their hands on items from the game’s Tarnished Pack DLC for free.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43439,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=43438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=43438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=43438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=43438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}