You want the Elden Ring Convergence mod installed, but old guides point to batch files, mod managers, and app paths that no longer match the current release. The current public package is Convergence ER 3.0.1, updated on 16 July 2026, and it requires Elden Ring on PC with Shadow of the Erdtree. Use the launcher first, keep the mod outside the game folder, and use the manual Nexus download only when you need the fallback path.
1. Confirm the DLC before you download
- 1.Open Steam.
- 2.Select Library.
- 3.Right-click ELDEN RING.
- 4.Select Properties....
- 5.Open DLC.
- 6.Confirm ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree is present, enabled, and installed.
Convergence ER 3.0.1 lists Shadow of the Erdtree as required, so the installer path only makes sense after Steam shows the DLC on your Elden Ring install.
2. Use the official Nexus Mods page
Use the verified source only: download Convergence from its official Nexus Mods listing at nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/3419. Open the page's Description tab for the current installation instructions.
For the Nexus-hosted package, open Files. Then open Main files, then open Convergence ER 3.0.1.
Skip third-party download portals. The verified current source is the Nexus page, and the mod's own home or wiki path points users back there.
3. Install on Windows with the launcher
On Windows, the launcher is the current primary install route. Open the Nexus Mods page for The Convergence, then open the Description tab.
Click Convergence Launcher for Windows. Download ConvergenceLauncher.exe from the current GitHub release, then run ConvergenceLauncher.exe.
Choose a download destination outside the ELDEN RING game folder, such as Desktop. Wait for the launcher to finish downloading the mod, then press Launch.
The verified launcher release is Launcher v1.0.3.1, published on 14 July 2026.
4. Launch on Linux with the AppImage
Open the Nexus Mods page for The Convergence, then open the Description tab. Click Convergence Launcher for Linux.
Download ConvergenceLauncher_linux.AppImage from the current GitHub release, then run ConvergenceLauncher_linux.AppImage. Choose a download destination outside the ELDEN RING game folder, such as Desktop.
After the download finishes, press Launch. Linux PCs and SteamOS-style environments use the same launcher-first setup with the Linux release asset.
5. Fall back to the manual package
Use the manual Nexus package only when you specifically need the fallback download instead of the launcher. This Windows path uses the current Nexus main file.
Open the Nexus Mods page for The Convergence. Select Files, then open Main files and choose Convergence ER 3.0.1.
Download the file manually. After that, extract the downloaded file and double-click Start_Convergence.bat to launch the mod.
If the file is in quarantine, use the launcher instead. The Nexus page also points manual installers back to the Description tab for installation instructions.
6. Repair Elden Ring when files break
Open Steam, then select Library. Right-click ELDEN RING and select Properties....
Open Installed Files. Select Verify integrity of game files.
Steam's file repair tool is not a Convergence installer. Use it when the base Elden Ring install or DLC files are damaged, then return to the launcher or the manual Start_Convergence.bat path.
7. Change the save location only when needed
Current Convergence installs include separate save behavior through eldenring_alt_saves.dll in the installed ConvergenceER folder. Leave that file in place for a normal install.
To use the vanilla save location instead, open the installed ConvergenceER folder. Move or delete eldenring_alt_saves.dll.
The mod page warns that using vanilla characters with Convergence can cause bugs and instability, so treat this only as a save-location change.
8. Ignore outdated install advice
Old Convergence instructions often mention launchmod_eldenring.bat, ModEngine2 batch-file edits, Nexus Mods App, Vortex, or Nexus Mod Manager one-click flows. Those are not the verified current Convergence ER 3.0.1 consumer install steps.
The current options are Launch in the Convergence Launcher, or the manual Nexus fallback with Start_Convergence.bat. Nexus says development on the Nexus Mods App has stopped and it will not receive updates.
9. Remove Convergence by deleting its folder
Removal stays simple when you chose a destination outside the Elden Ring game folder during setup. Delete the Convergence download or install destination folder you selected in the launcher or manual install.
If you moved or deleted eldenring_alt_saves.dll while changing save behavior, account for any saves you manually moved before deleting the folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Shadow of the Erdtree for the Elden Ring Convergence mod?
Yes. Convergence ER 3.0.1 lists Shadow of the Erdtree as required, so confirm the DLC in Steam before installing the mod.
What is the current Convergence ER version?
The verified current public version is Convergence ER 3.0.1, last updated on Nexus Mods on 16 July 2026.
Where should I install the Convergence mod folder?
Choose a destination outside the Elden Ring game folder, such as Desktop. That matches the current launcher instructions and makes removal a folder deletion.
Can I install Convergence with Vortex or Nexus Mods App?
Use the Convergence Launcher or the manual Nexus fallback. Nexus Mods App is discontinued, and Vortex is not listed as the verified current Convergence ER 3.0.1 install method.