ELDEN RING keeps your save as ER0000.sl2 inside a folder named after your Steam ID, and its graphics settings in GraphicsConfig.xml. The game runs at up to 60 FPS. Mods and external DLL files are a common cause of launch failures, and modded play should stay offline.
If the game will not start
Try one change at a time and test the game afterward, so you can see whether it helped.
- 1Verify the game files in Steam
- 2Update Windows and your GPU driver
- 3Turn off the Steam overlay and other tools that run in the background
- 4Move only files you can identify as installed mods or their added DLLs out of the game folder; keep a copy and record their original locations
- 5Back up GraphicsConfig.xml and let the game recreate it
Save and settings locations
Save data
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\<Steam ID>\ER0000.sl2Use the File Explorer address bar to open the folder beginning with %…% above. Replace <Steam ID> or <ID> with the actual account folder. If the path ends in a filename, open its containing folder. Keep a copy before making changes.
Settings files
%APPDATA%\EldenRing\GraphicsConfig.xmlUse the File Explorer address bar to open the folder beginning with %…% above. Replace <Steam ID> or <ID> with the actual account folder. If the path ends in a filename, open its containing folder. Keep a copy before making changes.
Official system requirements (Steam)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Processor | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 3 3300X | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) / Radeon RX 580 (4 GB) | GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) / Radeon RX Vega 56 (8 GB) |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
From the Steam store page. Requirements can change after updates, so check the store before buying hardware.
Language support (Steam)
| Language | Interface and subtitles | Full audio |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | No |
| Japanese | Yes | No |
Sources
We checked these official pages and wrote the steps in our own words. Follow the publisher’s page if it has changed.
FromSoftware: game FAQ (Japanese)PCGamingWiki: ELDEN RING (community reference)Steam Support: Verify integrity of game filesSteam store page (requirements and languages)Japanese version of this page