Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree players should exercise extreme caution in multiplayer mode, as a group of hackers has emerged with the intent of corrupting save data. In multiplayer games, the presence of hackers is a common concern, as some players resort to cheating to boost their status or to harass others. Elden Ring is no exception. Unfortunately, a new faction of hackers aims to dismantle the hard-earned progress of genuine players.
A Reddit user named SpiderKnife has highlighted this issue, warning about a particular group of hackers targeting Elden Ring games to delete unsuspecting players’ save data.
These hackers are infiltrating games and defeating end-game bosses before players have the chance to encounter them, thus spoiling the experience and rendering the saved data unusable. This group has caused a stir within the community, prompting players to block them in large numbers on Steam to safeguard their save data from such threats.
Strategies to Avoid Hackers in Elden Ring
Enforce the Ban!
For Elden Ring players on Steam, blocking the hacker group members is a recommended step to prevent encountering them during multiplayer sessions, although the effectiveness of this method varies. When encountering a cheater in The Lands Between, players should report any dubious activity. Once enough reports are compiled, FromSoftware will intervene and potentially ban the offender, either temporarily or permanently, depending on the volume of complaints received.
Players who encounter hackers in-game have limited immediate options. Therefore, it’s advised to close the game promptly using the alt-F4 command. This action will prevent the hacker from making further progress and will return them to their own game, but quick action is crucial. Many hackers employ modified weapons to defeat bosses more swiftly than intended, making it imperative to quickly disconnect.
The current hacker issue in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is not unprecedented, but the pride this new group takes in disrupting others’ games is particularly distasteful. This situation underscores the importance of backing up save data for those concerned about potential loss, ensuring that even if data is compromised, it can be restored. While it shouldn’t be necessary, the prevalence of cheaters forces legitimate players to take additional precautions.
Source: SpiderKnife/Reddit
