Elden Ring is getting very popular nowadays as it has an impressive open world for players. But some unlucky players frequently run into several issues and bugs while playing this mind-blowing latest action role-playing game by FromSoftware. One of the recent issues is, that many players are receiving an error message “Failed to create summon sign” which is quite frustrating as, after this error, the game becomes unplayable in normal or multiplayer modes. If you are facing the same issue, here is how you can fix it by performing some simple steps.
Fixing Elden Ring Failed to Create Summon Sign Error
Whenever a player creates a summon sign, they receive an error message that reads – “Failed to create summon sign” This is one of the new issues and many players have no idea why it is happening. Well, there could be multiple reasons for this error to happen. Mostly, it happens due to some issues in the devs’ servers.
So, first of all, check the current server status and make sure it is running fine. If the servers are down, you can’t do anything from your hand to fix it except wait until the servers are back online. Well, if the servers are fine and if you are still receiving the same error message, then try the following methods to fix the Elden Ring “failed to create summon sign” error.
Check Your Internet Connection
All online games including Elden Ring need a super-fast and stable internet connection to run such a big title smoothly. So, first of all, if you are internet connection is working fine and stable. Also, make sure the Game Ping is less than 50 MS and bandwidth must be at least 20 MBPS. You can check these things on any speed checker server online.
Restart Internet Router or Modem
Sometimes badly configured settings or router cache can also interfere with issues for the game. So, simply restart your internet router or modem and check if that helps to fix the ongoing issue.
Check Game Integrity
In Elden Ring, the “Failed to create summon sign” error may appear if your game has any corrupted or missing game files. In that case, the easiest way to check the root cause is to check game integrity. To do this:
1. Open up Steam on your computer and go to Settings
2. Next, go to Library and right-click on Elden Ring, and then select Properties
3. Go to the Local Files section and click on “Verify integrity of game files”
4. Then the process will start and it may take a bit long time
Once done, launch the game. The issue should be resolved.
Update Game
If the above solutions don’t work, the last resort is to update the game. One of the reasons why you are receiving a “Failed to create summon sign” error is probably because you have an outdated or old game version. So, make sure to update the game and then launch Elden Ring.
That’s all you can do to fix Elden Ring’s “Failed to create summon sign” error. In most cases, the issue triggers if the servers are offline due to scheduled maintenance or outage and so, the issue will get resolved once the servers are back online.
Also check – How to fix Elden Ring can’t summon spirit ashes issue.
