DigitalFoundry: "Everything you need to know about getting the best performance out of Elden Ring. Updated to patch 1.02 we'd hoped to see a boost to frame-rates over the network test - though in reality it remains a sub-60fps experience on PS5, Series X and S, regardless of mode."
A new Inographic has been revealed detailing player tendencies.
Is that looking... less tarnished?
definitely looks like it's running more stable now. Here's hoping the delay isn't too much longer for those who want to play it.

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware decided to delay Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 in order to improve the game's performance on that platform.
What a name for a title with bad performance right now. Yup Tarnished Edition is about right. They made the right choice to delay this game.
The best ways to play (for performance mode) are apparently:
- PS4 version on a PS5
- XSX with a VRR capable display
I've said it before and I'll say it again - we need that VRR update on PS5 ASAP.
It should've been second in line after the expandable storage support. I shouldn't have to play a last-gen version on my $500 next-gen console just to avoid frame stutters.
Wow XSX with VRR is the best place to play overall even though the PS5 has a slight FPS advantage.
VRR is a real game changer LG C1 is the best investment for this gen.
Plays great on PS5 for a souls game . I mostly play on quality mode and it’s good . I don’t need extra frames as the game isn’t nearly as hard as Sekiro and It feels fine . I’m not dying because of it so I go with quality .
I dont get why developers don’t just go with 1440p in their performance modes, it scales better with a 4k screen anyway.