Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. It has recently experienced a unique bug affecting players on the Steam Deck. This forces players to perform a full reboot of the game, interrupting their gameplay experience.
The bug is specifically tied to the Steam Deck, Valve’s portable gaming device. When Elden Ring is left idle on this device, it enters a state where it no longer registers any inputs from the player. Many users on Reddit and Steam also experience this issue.
FromSoftware is aware of this issue and is actively working on a fix. An update to resolve this problem is expected soon. Players should stay updated by checking official announcements from FromSoftware and Valve.
Temporary Fixes
While waiting for an official fix, players can take some steps to lessen the impact of this bug. Here are a few tips.
- Avoid Long Periods of Inactivity: Try to avoid leaving the game inactive for extended periods. If you need to step away, consider saving your progress and exiting the game to prevent the issue.
- Regular Saves: You should save your game regularly. This confirms that you don’t lose significant progress if you need to restart the game due to the bug.
- Reboot: If the game does become unresponsive, perform a full reboot of the Steam Deck. This should temporarily resolve the issue until a permanent fix is released.
