PlayStation 4
Elden Ring
ELDEN RING · 艾爾登法環
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
It gets in-game but isn't smoothly playable. shadPS4's official list rates the PS4 version in-game on Linux, but that report dates from v0.11.0 (September 2025). The PS5 version reaches the first area on AnyPS5 with mostly correct graphics at about 7.5fps (4K output), and also gets in-game on SharpEmu with some missing draws.
Settings & known issues
- AnyPS5 needs main plus the tessellation cull distance change (#13492) to reach gameplay.
- In the AnyPS5 test, RAM use reached 18.7GB and VRAM about 5.2GB.
- On AnyPS5 the title screen appears after about 20 seconds at 60fps.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | SharpEmu 76a61f6 | In-game | 5800X3D/4070S · PS5 version. SharpEmu compatibility list: PPSA04609, game v1.017 | sharpemu.app 2026-10-21 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.11.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA28863 | github.com 2025-09-25 |
Game info
- Developer
- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT EUROPE
- Released
- 2022-02-25
- Genre
- RPG / Action
- Title ID
- CUSA28863
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Elden Ring on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "In-game" with SharpEmu (report from 2026-10-21). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Elden Ring on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Elden Ring on Mac yet.
Can I play Elden Ring on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Elden Ring on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Elden Ring on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Elden Ring on Android yet.
Where can I find the Elden Ring game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA28863. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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