Elden Ring players outraged as popular mod adds \u201cEasy Mode\u201d to game FromSoftwareAn uber-popular Elden Ring mod is now adding an \u201cEasy Mode\u201d to the game, splitting players\u2019 opinions on exactly how to properly enjoy the FromSoftware title. Elden Ring launched on February 25 as one of 2022\u2019s biggest games of the year. Although the action role-playing game received tons of praise from both critics and general audiences alike, as with any FromSoft developed title, a debate about the Elden Ring\u2019s insanely high difficulty got quite heated. Players picked sides over the debate of whether the game should offer an Easy Mode or not \u2013 a debate that rages on to this very day. One Elden Ring fan decided that, since FromSoftware won\u2019t be adding an Easy Mode, they would take care of it themselves with a mod of their own. Elden Ring split players with popular \u201cEasy Mode\u201d mod Originally uploaded in March 2022, NexusMods user odashikonbu updated their \u201cEasy Mode for Elden Ring\u201d mod on April 4, which has since generated a massive amount of buzz. Read More: Elden Ring speedrun records – The mod\u2019s description reads: \u201cMakes the game become easier for frustrated gamers.\u201d The changes include reducing 50% of all incoming damage, increasing player damage dealt by 25%, as well as doubling the player hit radius and healing from potions. The mod exploded in popularity and has nearly hit 50k total downloads from its website. Naturally, the Easy Mode debate was divisive, as players shared their opinions about the mod on social media. One player said that, while discussions about accessibility are good, any \u2018Easy Mode\u2019 for the game is wrong: \u201cThere is no Easy Mode in FromSoftware games, and there will never be. Never! Art is not for everybody. An Easy Mode in Elden Ring is like asking David Lynch to put instructions to watch his movies on every cinema seat!\u201d There is no #easymode in @fromsoftware_pr games, and there will never be. N E V E R! Art is not for everybody. An easy mode in #eldenring is like asking #davidlynch to put instructions to watch his movies on every cinema seat! (A discussion about better accessibility is fine!) pic.twitter.com\/gGmTcfZgJS \u2014 Jeffrey Groneberg (@Inkvine) April 14, 2022 Despite the outrage, there were plenty of ER fans that were happy to download the mod and breeze through the Lands Between. One social media user who was jazzed about an Easy Mode said, \u201cThe only way I am going to play something like Elden Ring is if there\u2019s actually an easy mode. I am not here to spend my free time stressed about my fun.\u201d The only way I am going to play something like Elden ring is if there\u2019s actually an easy mode. I am not here to spend my free time stressed about my fun. Also, this tweet exists because I saw the asshole guy gatekeeping Reddit post. Don\u2019t be that guy. \u2014 John \u201cDisplay Name\u201d Venrick (@AbsurdistKobold) April 14, 2022 Whatever your feelings are on an Easy Mode, many people, including Twitch star Asmongold, believe mods will help Elden Ring have a long life after release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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