Elden Ring server downtime (December 7): Maintenance schedule for Colosseum Update revealed for all regions

FromSoftware has revealed the expected downtime of the Elden Ring servers, in preparation for the recently announced Colosseum Update. Set to arrive at 1:00 AM PDT today (December 7), the maintenance is expected to last around an hour.

Developed by FromSoftware and the legendary developer Hidetaka Miyazaki, Elden Ring took the fanbase by storm when it launched earlier this year. The Game of the Year nominee built greatly upon its predecessor and delivered an exciting adventure as players took on the role of The Tarnished and faced many foes in The Land Between.

Fans of the title have been hoping for new content, and FromSoftware provided by surprisingly announcing the free Colosseum Update that's set to launch today. While this isn't exactly the single-player story adventure that many speculated, the free PvP DLC is the perfect excuse to jump back into the Land Between and pick up the sword once again.

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When does Elden Ring Colosseum Update launch? server downtime for all regions revealed

The Elden Ring's Colosseum Update is set to launch today, bringing free PvP content for all players to jump back into. The server downtime for all regions are as follows:

Elden Ring Colosseum Update server downtime for all regions (December 7)

• 1:00 AM PDT
• 4:00 AM EST
• 9:00 AM GMT
• 10:00 AM CEST
• 1:00 PM GST
• 2:30 PM IST
• 6:00 PM JST
• 7:00 PM AEST

The server downtime is expected to last for an hour, after which players will be able to battle each other in the Colosseum.

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What to expect from the Elden Ring Colosseum Update

Elden Ring was released earlier in the year, taking the gaming world by storm. From interesting character design to a beautiful yet deadly world, it's unlike any other Souls game before. The title has already won and been nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year 2022 (set for December 8), alongside other heavy hitters of the year like the phenomenal God of War Ragnarok and the indie darling, Stray.

While FromSoftware isn't really known for its massive post-launch content, considering recent leaks and rumors, fans have been expecting an exception. While the Colosseum Update isn't exactly a single-player expansion peppered with more boss fights that many had hoped for, it builds upon Elden Ring's already popular PvP mechanics to deliver a truly interesting experience.

The Colosseum Update will let players try out their builds in PvP scenarios ranging from 1v1 to 3v3. Players will also be able to use Spirit Ashes, letting them summon any acquired Spirits to help them out. The game also introduces a free-for-all, which is a chaotic last-man standing mode for players to face multiple foes at once.

As for the Colosseums themselves, it seems like there will be three structures located in Limgrave, Leyndell, and Caelid, each of which players will be able to visit. These structures already exist in-game, with modders even encountering it and assuming it to be 'cut content,' but were now confirmed to be part of the FromSoftware's future DLC plan.

The Colosseum Update is sure to bring fans back to face other players in the Land Between. Whilst many expect the Game of the Year contender to unveil a future expansion at the upcoming The Game Awards, set for December 8, at the time of writing, FromSoftware hasn't hinted at anything either way.

The Elden Ring Colosseum Update launches today (December 7, 2022) and will be available for free to all players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.