FromSoftware has built a legacy on cryptic patch notes and silent tweaks, and the release of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1.16 is no exception. While many players were expecting a massive content drop or a final balancing patch, v1.16 arrived as a quiet but crucial update. However, beneath the surface of "bug fixes," the community has discovered intriguing changes, particularly regarding new rune farming methods, weapon recalibrations, and several unlisted adjustments.
Tip: Shooting the bird across the chasm adds an extra ~11k runes. 📈 Optimization Tips To maximize your rune gain after the v1.16 update: elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune new
Some enemies in Shadow of the Erdtree now drop more runes than before. For example: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1
Summary
FromSoftware has quietly rolled out Update 1.16 for Elden Ring, including its massive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. While the official patch notes focus on minor bug fixes and stability improvements, the community is buzzing about an unlisted change: adjustments to Rune values and a potential "new" farming location. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — Update v1
Tip: Turn off automatic updates if you want to preserve the pre-1.16 farming routes. If this is indeed a bug, it may not last long.