How to play Elden Ring survival mode mod: hunger, thirst, new materials
Dark Souls modder Grimrukh unleashed a Survival Mode mod for Elden Ring, complete with hunger and thirst resources and brand-new crafting materials.
Since its release on PC and consoles several months ago,Elden Ring has thrived on community-created mods. Some of the more popular mods have added everything from easy mode difficulty options and VR versions to performance improvements and a transmog system.
The latest mod from Scott Mooney, aka Grimrukh, takes things in a different direction, with a Survival Mode that inflicts hunger and thirst, which players must combat with new craftable food items. Survival Mode also introduces fresh materials for crafting and upgrading weapons.
In addition, darker nights sans light sources should make for a truly grim experience post-sundown. Cures for regional diseases feature in the newly-released mod, as well.
On the heels of a premiere stream hosted by popularTwitch streamer Lobosjr, modderGrimrukhrolled out a Survival Mode mod for Elden Ring on PC.
Those interested in the challenging new build can access it for free throughNexus Mods. Users will need to first disable Elden Ring’s Easy Anti-Cheat, then follow the instructions outlined by Grimrukh in the installation process:
Version 1.2 of Elden Ring Survival Mode is up!
Fixed the issue with upgrade options disappearing when you rest, and hopefully some other upgrade bugs that were occurring (like random late-game weapons appearing).
Glad folks are enjoying it so far 🙂https://t.co/PxVqM8HX55
— Grimrukh (@Grimrukh)June 16, 2025
Grimrukh developed the mod alongside Jan Zielasko, King_Bore_Haha, and Thens_DeS. And though this particular effort has officially entered the wild, Grimrukh will not soon leave the world of Soulsborne behind.
The modder remains hard at work on Dark Souls Nightfall, a fan-made Dark Souls sequel packed with new combat mechanics, bosses, and NPCs.
The team behind Dark Souls Nightfall presently lacks a firm release date but Dark Souls: Remastered owners on Steam can unlock a demo viaNexus Mods.
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