How to Disable EAC in Elden Ring for Offline Play

Learn to disable Easy Anti-Cheat in Elden Ring quickly and easily for offline gameplay with our step-by-step guide.

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To disable EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) on Elden Ring: 1) Navigate to the Elden Ring installation folder. 2) Rename `start_protected_game.exe` to `start_protected_game.exe.bak`. 3) Create a copy of `eldenring.exe` and rename it to `start_protected_game.exe`. This will bypass EAC, but restricts online play.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Easy Anti-Cheat and why would I want to disable it in Elden Ring? Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is a software that helps prevent cheating in online games. You might want to disable it in Elden Ring if you wish to play offline or use mods that aren't compatible with EAC.
  2. Will disabling EAC affect my ability to play online in Elden Ring? Yes, disabling EAC will restrict your access to online features in Elden Ring, meaning you can only play offline.
  3. Are there any risks associated with disabling EAC on Elden Ring? Disabling EAC can expose you to potential security risks by allowing modifications that may not be safe. Always be cautious when bypassing anti-cheat mechanisms.
  4. Can I re-enable EAC after disabling it in Elden Ring? Yes, you can re-enable EAC by reversing the changes—rename `start_protected_game.exe.bak` back to `start_protected_game.exe` and use the original `eldenring.exe` file.