Fix Elden Ring DLC "Inappropriate Activity Detected" Error

After launching the trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree, the DLC was finally released on June 20, 2024, by Bandai Namco.

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Once again, many players are excited to play the new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree: Elden Ring. However, with a large influx of players, errors are bound to occur.

One such error many players are facing is the “inappropriate activity detected” error. Here are some ways to fix this issue:

How to Fix Inappropriate Activity Detected Error

The reason for the “Inappropriate Activity Detected” error is that the anti-cheat system flags suspicious behavior, and also occurs when summoning another player.

Avoid Summoning

Many players believe this error happens when they use or try to use summons. For now, it’s best to avoid using summons until they fix the error.

Repairing the Easy Anti-Cheat Service

To fix the ‘Inappropriate Activity Detected’ error, you can try repairing or reinstalling the Easy Anti-Cheat service. Here are the steps to follow:

Find the EasyAntiCheat_Setup file on your computer and double-click it.
When the setup opens, choose Elden Ring from the list of games.
Click on the option to repair the service.
If repairing doesn’t fix the problem, uninstall the anti-cheat and then reinstall it.

Verify Game Files

When there are corrupted game files that don’t match the original game files, this error can occur. You can fix this by verifying the integrity of the game files.

Here are the steps to verify the integrity of the game files:

Open Steam and go to your library.
Right-click on Elden Ring and select “Properties.”
Go to the “Local Files” tab.
Click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files.”

Steam will then check and fix any corrupted files.

Additional Fixes

Reinstall the game
Update your PC and game
Check Internet Connection
Disable VPN
Update the Graphics Drivers

That’s all you need to know, If the above solutions aren’t able to fix this error, try contacting Elden Ring’s developer support for further troubleshooting.