Today is the day that FromSoftware’s long-awaited action-RPG finally launches, and we’re happy to report that fans and critics alike are having a blast. While you’ll be spending most of your time taking down hulking bosses and grotesque monstrosities, all that intense combat may soon start to wear on you. As a result, you may be wondering if there is a way to pause the action in Elden Ring. In this guide, we will explain it all. So, without further ado, let’s get down to business.
Can you pause the game in Elden Ring?
You can’t pause the game in Elden Ring, well, not in the traditional sense, anyway. Like its other Soulsborne predecessors, there is no conventional “pause” button available to stop the action.
If you try to access the game’s menus, for example, the game just continues to play in the background. There is a rather painstaking workaround though: if you’re on PS5 and playing the title in offline mode, you can put your PS5 to sleep and this will apparently pause Elden Ring. Actually, it’s not ideal, but it can work if you’re in a pinch.
It’s also worth noting that you should be careful about leaving your game running while you’re in a quiet area with no enemies for too long, as if you’re playing online, pesky enemy players can invade your game and six you up. . feet underground while you make a cup of tea. You’ve been warned!
But that’s all you need to know about pausing the game in Elden Ring. For more tips, tricks, and guides, search for Twinfinite or head over to our dedicated game wiki.
And for any questions you have that haven’t been answered on the site, feel free to reach out in the comments section below and we’ll do our best to help.