Elden Ring DLC Not Working on PS5 [Fixed]

DLC is a common errors and it usually occurs when there are a large number of players accessing the game at the same time.

We’ll explore the fixes to resolve these issues.

How to Fix DLC Not Working on PS5

Let’s solve this error, with the below fixes:

Reinstall Elden Ring

PS5

If the DLC appears as unavailable, delete Elden Ring from your console. Then, download the game again in its entirety. After reinstalling, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC should become available.

1. Highlight the game icon, press Options, and select “Delete.”
2. Go to your game library and reinstall Elden Ring.
3. Ensure the DLC is downloaded and installed again through “Manage Game Content.”

Xbox and PC

Unlike PlayStation, there’s no pre-download window for the DLC. You can purchase it in advance, but the download will only be available at the official launch time. Xbox users can change their console’s location setting to New Zealand to gain early access.

1. Ensure you have purchased the DLC in advance.
2. Download the DLC when it becomes available at the official launch time.
3. Change the console’s location setting to New Zealand to gain early access.

Steam

Restart Steam and the download should start. Also, right-click the game in your library, go to Properties, and select DLC to ensure all DLCs are checked.

1. Close and reopen Steam to initiate the download.
2. Right-click the game in your library, go to Properties, and ensure all DLCs are checked under the DLC tab.

Verify Files and Restart

If you’re stuck in an infinite loading screen after installing the DLC, try the following solutions:

1. Verify Game Files

Verifying game files ensures that no corrupted or missing files are causing the issue.

• Steam: Right-click Elden Ring in your Steam library, select Properties, go to the Local Files tab, and click “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”
• Other Platforms: Follow the platform-specific instructions to verify game files.

2. Restart the Game

Restarting the game multiple times can sometimes resolve loading issues and trigger the DLC recognition.

• Close and reopen the game several times.
• Ensure the DLC name appears at the bottom right of the main menu.
• Once the DLC name appears, download the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Restore License

Sometimes, issues with DLC not working are related to license problems. Restoring licenses can help resolve this.

1. From the home screen, go to “Settings.”
2. Select “Users and Accounts” > “Other.”
3. Choose “Restore Licenses” and follow the on-screen instructions.

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