Summary
A popularElden Ringmod has received a significant update that expands on regions of the map, introduces perks for armor sets, and reworks a variety of other systems. As fans ofElden Ringawait Shadow of the Erdtree with bated breath, mods keep some consistently returning to the Lands Between for a fresh experience.
FromSoftware titles tend to last in the public consciousness far longer than the majority of games. Beyond their impressive quality, this is often attributed to obscure lore which can take months to decipher and, of course, cooperative/multiplayer functionality. But theinvasion system featured in theDark Soulsseries andElden Ringhas never been treated with the live-service rigor afforded to more competitive games, with FromSoftware typically pushing out a few balance patches after release before moving on to other projects. Nonetheless, the community sticks by the games and the sheer number of mods available for those on PC is a major reason why.
TheConvergence is one of the largest overhaul mods forElden Ringand update 1.4 develops on that premise even further. The biggest changes revolve around Stormveil Caste and Raya Lucaria, with both dungeons having their “layouts and progression” revamped. Additionally, Castle Morne sees an expansion in this update, which the patch notes describe as making it a “more traditional Legacy Dungeon.” Other new introductions include a boss fight, five NPCs, over half a dozen weapons, and a few spells. Some merchants and their inventories have been restocked to provide an unlimited supply of the items they carry.
However, this is just what update 1.4 brings. The Convergence mods for bothDark Souls 3andElden Ringare known for greatly expanding on magic systems, with the base mod forElden Ringintroducing hundreds of new spells. Convergence forElden Ringalso includes 27 new classes, each boasting a unique location to start their journey through the Lands Between. One of the best features is the ability to resurrect bosses, meaning that Tarnished do not have to go through NG+ or play all over again to fight their favorite enemies.Elden RingReforged is another overhaul modthat has boss resurrection and features aSekiro Shadows Die Twice-esque deflect system that transforms how players can fight.
Mods like Reforged and Convergence are a large reason why Tarnished keep returning toElden Ringwhile the wait for DLC marches on. Since theannouncement of Shadow of the Erdtree in February 2023, FromSoftware has been effectively radio silent regarding the highly anticipated expansion, with fans left devastated after praying for an appearance at the most recent Game Awards, which never transpired.
Players can read thePatch Notes for Convergence Mod Version 1.4 here.
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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.
