Bandai Namco has responded to criticisms about the difficulty level of Shadow of the Erdtree with a new calibration update. This update will make players stronger by increasing attack and damage negation for Blessing enhancements. Scattered throughout the map are Scadutree Fragments, DLC-specific materials that boost attack and defense, offering a key resource for players. The update will enhance the power of the first 10 Scadutree Blessing levels, making early game bosses easier to defeat. Additionally, the final boss will receive a buff to assist struggling players. A bug related to ray tracing settings has also been addressed in the update. While game director Hidetaka Miyazaki defends the intentional difficulty level, some players and reviewers feel it's too challenging, leading to mods like "journalist mode" that lower incoming damage. This update aims to balance the difficulty while preserving the game's integrity.