Play Elden Ring on Windows 7
Windows 7 Patch for Elden Ring is a game utility application from Nexus Mods. As the name suggests, this free app works as a modification for the Elden Ring game. It allows players to run the action RPG on old versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
However, players must note that Windows 7 Patch for Elden Ring has limitations. For one, due to the Easy Anti Cheat of the original game, you are bound to play only offline. Moreover, it is not recommended to use Nvidia GPUs to run it.
How do you patch the Elden Ring game?
Elden Ring is an open-world ARPG created by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. It takes to a fantasy realm of the Lands Between, where demigods rule. The game is played in a third-person perspective and focuses on combat and exploration. Since its release, it has received critical acclaim and is among the highest-reviewed games of all time. However, like similar games, it requires high-performing machines to experience smooth gaming.
Windows 7 Patch for Elden Ring aims to bring the game to older operating systems. As mentioned, it allows players to try the game on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. To start, you need to download dxvk-async 1.9.4 and extract the dxgi.dll file into your game folder. Then, create a new file called dxvk.conf and add in the new file, dxvk.enableAsync = true.
Once done, download vkd3d-proton-2.3.1 and extract from vkd3d-proton-2.3.1.tar.zst the d3d12.dll file into your game folder. Note that you’ll need to download Delta Patcher to apply the modifications. After downloading it, apply EDR-1-02-Win7.xdelta to eldenring.exe and vkd3d-proton-2-3-1-EDR.xdelta to d3d12.dll of vkd32-proton. As noted, you can only play the game offline and you cannot use Nvidia GPUs to run it.
Should you try it?
Overall, Windows 7 Patch for Elden Ring is a game utility for Windows 7 loyalists. With it, you can play the popular game without upgrading to a newer operating system. However, the process for patching the game can be a bit confusing, especially if you are a novice when it comes to modding. Not to mention, you can only play offline when using this modification.
