Bandai Namco released Elden Ring patch 1.17.2 on October 20, 2026. It is a small maintenance update that follows patch 1.17.1: it adds no new content, fixes four bugs, and ships with regulation version 1.17.3. The most relevant change for players is the end of a Piquebone Arrow trick that applied status buildup when it should not have.
Elden Ring patch 1.17.2 notes at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | App 1.17.2, regulation 1.17.3 (shown in the lower right of the title screen) |
| Release date | October 20, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Type | Bug fixes only (no new content) |
| Main fix | Piquebone Arrows and Fletched Piquebone Arrows no longer inflict status buildup when fired in a specific way |
| Online play | Update required |
What did Elden Ring patch 1.17.2 fix?
- Piquebone Arrow status buildup: shooting Piquebone Arrows or Fletched Piquebone Arrows in a particular way caused status buildup. That interaction is gone.
- Gold Tattoo Chest display: characters wearing the Gold Tattoo chest armor with the Hide Helmet option turned on were drawn incorrectly. They now look as intended.
- Repeating Crossbow skill graphics: using the Repeating Crossbow skill in the left hand while holding Leontiel’s Greatsword in the right showed the wrong left-hand graphics. Fixed.
- Credits: some text in the end credits was corrected.
On PS4 and PS5 the update also strengthens the security of network features. The official notes give no further detail on that change.
What it means for you
- Builds stay the same: no weapon, spell or Ash of War numbers are listed as changed, so the balance from patch 1.17 and our build tier list still apply.
- Bow users: if your PvP or boss setup relied on the Piquebone Arrow status trick, expect it to stop working after the update.
- Update before going online: co-op, invasions and other online features need version 1.17.2.
- Check your version: the title screen should read App Ver. 1.17.2 and Regulation Ver. 1.17.3.
FAQ
Does Elden Ring patch 1.17.2 add new content?
No. The official notes describe it as bug fixes only. There are no new items, bosses or areas.
Why does the title screen say regulation 1.17.3?
The app version and the regulation (game data) version are numbered separately. After patch 1.17.2 the app is 1.17.2 and the regulation file is 1.17.3. Both numbers are correct.
Is patch 1.17.2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
The official notes list only PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. See our Tarnished Edition page for the Switch 2 version.
Sources: official Bandai Namco patch notes (October 20, 2026), confirmed by Screen Rant (October 21, 2026).
Further reading: the official Elden Ring patch 1.17.2 notes (Bandai Namco).