Windows 7 Patch for Elden Ring

⭐ ⭐ (278 endorsements) 📥 20,377 downloads 📌 v1.12 📅 2/25/2022
⚪ Last updated 2024

By okt04175 alan2350 · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/29/2024 📅 Created: 2/25/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ Mod Engine 2 — Mod Engine 2 Download ↗
2📦 VKD3D-Proton 2.3.1 Find it →
3📦 DXVK or DXVK-ASYNC Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #26 of 93 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

(Updated for 1. 12 Game Update)

Please find the AIO-Pack post.

I modified Elden Ring, i also modified VKD3D-Proton 2. 3. 1 to adapt Elden Ring on Win7/8/8. 1 , but i can't hack EAC, so just can play Offline Mode.

Now Win7/8/8. 1 can play Elden Ring with Vulkan.

Don't forget VKD3D-Proton need DXVK/DXVK-ASYNC (dxgi.dll) to execute.

「For NVIDIA GPU:

1. Download AIO-PACK , extract to game folder.

2. Download tosphp's patched VKD3D-PROTON 2. 6 , extract and replace to game folder

( https://www.patreon.com/file?h=63035842&i=12005429 )  (If this version of VKD3D-PROTON is slower, you can restore AIO-PACK original version.)

3. Rename the EXE file ( eldenring.exe )

4. Play the game

(Thanks for fu*king EAC (If you can't run the game, you can rename eldenring.exe and try again .))

TechieW made Anti-cheat toggler can easy disable EAC:

https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/90/

NVIDIA GPU lower FPS, but AMD GPU stuck in first time respawn. We need to wait for From Software to bring DX11 mode back to the game.

Some old models GPU maybe need to use VKD3D-Proton with tuffee88's d3d12ProxyEdrDx11_0 (v0. 2):

https://github.com/tuffee88/d3d12ProxyEdrDx11_0/releases/tag/v0. 2

How to use VKD3D-Proton with d3d12ProxyEdrDx11_0 :

<VKD3D-Proton> d3d12.dll rename to d3d12_original.dll, and then place <d3d12ProxyEdrDx11_0> d3d12.dll to same location. No need D3D12Core.dll , because Vulkan no need that.

xinput1_4.dll solution:Copy xinput1_3.dll < from system32 folder > and paste it to game folder < and rename it to xinput1_4.dll >.

To AMD GPU users:

You are currently playing Hell-level hard mode. The scene where the character is reborn after being killed by an enemy for the first time will inevitably cause the game to crash. You may temporarily use cheats such as modifiers to reduce the difficulty of the game.

To AMD GPU使用者:

你們目前正在玩地獄級困難模式,角色首次被敵人殺死後重生的場景必然會讓遊戲當機,可能暫時要用修改器之類的金手指方式降低遊戲難度。

For Laptop users. Elden Ring default is not use discrete GPU , please watch this video, try to use NVIDIA Control Panel set force Elden Ring use NVIDIA discrete GPU.

https://youtu.be/rvaAfCBCJ2M

Some AMD GPU model maybe need to add the game into Adrenaline and select gaming profile for the game.

If there is a problem with d3d11.dll, please also put the d3d11.dll of DXVK-Async in the game folder.

VKD3D-Proton Patch file [ vkd3d-proton-2-3-1-EDR.xdelta ] is apply to d3d12.dll

I wish From Software gave us DX11 mode, Elden Ring still uses the old engine (DX11 natively).

God of War uses DX11, the graphics quality is good and the optimization is done well without unnecessary lag/frame drops.

DX12 is a low-level API, and if they can't be optimi

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This utility patch allows Elden Ring to run on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by modifying the game and VKD3D-Proton 2.3.1 to use Vulkan. It requires DXVK/DXVK-ASYNC and only supports offline mode because EAC cannot be bypassed. With 278 endorsements and 20,377 downloads, it's a niche solution for players on older OSes.

✨ Key Features

Enables Elden Ring on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 using Vulkan
Modifies VKD3D-Proton 2.3.1 to adapt the game for older Windows versions
Supports offline mode only (EAC not hacked)
Requires DXVK or DXVK-ASYNC to function

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community trust with 278 endorsements and over 20k downloads
  • Opens Elden Ring to players stuck on older Windows versions
  • Active development as of July 2024

⚠️ Cons

  • Offline only – no online play or multiplayer due to EAC limitations
  • Requires manual setup with VKD3D-Proton and DXVK, which can be tricky
🎯 Is This For You?
For players running Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 who want to experience Elden Ring without upgrading their OS. Also for tinkerers comfortable with manual mod setup and Vulkan dependencies. Skip if you need online features or prefer a simple install.
📦 Install:Hard· 15+ minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure your GPU drivers support Vulkan before attempting this patch.
  • Back up your original Elden Ring files before applying the modified VKD3D-Proton.
  • Since online play is disabled, launch the game in offline mode to avoid crashes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Elden Ring Mods
Author
okt04175 alan2350
Version
1.12
Downloads
20,377
Endorsements
278
Category
Utilities
Created
2/25/2022
Updated
7/29/2024

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