Apart from the Frame Rate Unsuitable for Online Play, Network Status Check Failed and Controller not working issues, there’s one more bug that’s appearing. Due to this bug, players can’t interact with NPCs in Elden Ring even in places where enemies are nowhere to be seen. If this happens to you, here’s what you need to do.
Can’t interact with NPCs in Elden Ring Bug Fix
To fix the issue where you can’t interact with NPCs in Elden Ring, simply restart the game. This has worked for players so go ahead and try it out. Close the game, load it back up and it should continue from where you left off.
Interacting with NPCs is one of the most important things to do in Elden Ring primarily because they are the quest givers. They can even be related to a quest’s progression. Another important use of interacting with NPCs is to get information. This information could be about how you to proceed further or about getting some in-game lore. Lastly, you can purchase and sell items to Merchant NPCs in exchange for Runes.
In case you are also facing other issues where you can’t open the menu, restarting should help as well. Plus, if the game ends up freezing at certain times and lags, it will end up gravely hampering your experience, especially if you are surrounded by enemies (or even one enemy). In such a situation, lower your graphics settings, reload the game and check if the game runs smoothly now or not.
This is what you can do if you can’t interact with an NPC in Elden Ring. If this is a widespread issue, the developers will release a patch fixing it soon. While you are here, make sure to check out ourElden Ring Guidesfor more interesting tips & tricks, likeHow to summon friends and play coop.
FAQs
The biggest issue that has been plaguing the multiplayer on the PC platform is the awfully frequent “two-minute disconnections”. Consoles don't have this issue, so players have been left to believe it has to do with the “Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)” software that was added to Elden Ring.
Does Elden Ring have friendly NPCs? ›
Blaidd And Miriel Are The Best Characters In Elden Ring
One of the best examples of a friendly NPC is Elden Ring is Blaidd.
Can I bring Millicent back? ›
You could bring her back to life by performing an Absolution at the Church of Vows, but this is no longer possible unless you haven't updated your game yet. The only way to obtain both items now is to complete the quest again in New Game Plus. That's everything you need to complete Millicent's questline in Elden Ring.
How to revive sellen? ›
You will find a room full of bodies, head to the back of the room and behind another illusory wall you will find Sellen's new body. Put the Primal Glintstone in the new body and Sellen will come to life.
How to revive dead NPC? ›
To do this, players should press the tilde key, often found below the Esc button on the keyboard, and click on the NPC they wish to revive; then, they should type "resurrect" and press the Enter key. Pressing the tilde key once more will cause the dead NPC to awaken and resume their previous role in the game.
Can you revive killed NPC in Elden Ring? ›
I once killed Sellen. I asked for absolution at the Church of Vows and not only was she brought back to life, she was as friendly as ever. at church of vows, there's is a statue that revives dead NPC.
What if I killed Alexander Elden Ring? ›
Aside from the morality of killing Alexander, doing so will lock the player out of his Elden Ring questline, which grants the Shard of Alexander, one of the best Talismans in the game.
Why is Elden Ring so jittery? ›
Resolved by ensuring you use a USB 3.0 slot for the controller. If you use a controller, that might be causing massive stuttering since the USB port might wiggle. Add the game to the graphic settings and set it to high performance. <-- worked for me.
How well is Elden Ring Optimized? ›
With our optimized settings, we were able to achieve a framerate that mostly stayed between 40 and 50 FPS at the Ally's native resolution of 1080p – though it can get a bit higher in tight dungeons, or dip a bit below that in certain parts of the open world when it's raining or snowing.
Is white mask varre evil? ›
White Mask Varre may simply appear like an innocent (though oddly sarcastic) guide upon the player's first steps into Limgrave, but Varre hides much more sinister intentions due to his loyalty to Mohg, Lord of Blood.
Some NPCs players should even kill for the in-game benefits that their death may bestow upon them. Conversely, other characters should be left alone as they are too valuable alive. Either way, it is up to the Tarnished to be the Judge, Jury, and Executioner of these NPCs.
Is there a way to revive NPCs in Elden Ring? ›
at church of vows, there's is a statue that revives dead NPC.
What if I accidentally hit an NPC in Elden Ring? ›
You have to go to the Church of Vows, it's on the north east side of Liurnia of the Lakes. There is a teleporter that takes you directly there in the Raya Lucaria Academy as well. By bringing a celestial dew to the pool in that church, you can reset all NPCs that you attacked as long as you didn't kill them.
Why can't I atone in Elden Ring? ›
In order to atone, you'll have first needed to kill Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle in order to progress to the area where you can atone.
How to atone Church of Vows? ›
The statue of Lady Rennala at the northern end of the church is where you're able to "atone" your sins—reviving any killed NPCs and retracting their aggression. However, you'll need the Celestial Dew to do so. Be sure to hit the Site of Grace at the front of the church to access this location whenever you need it.
