Fellow Tarnished, grab your flasks because patch 1.01.3 just dropped, and while it might not be the massive content update we’re all thirsting for, it’s packed with some solid quality-of-life improvements that’ll make your co-op nightmare sessions a whole lot smoother.
The Big Win: More Madness Weapons for Everyone!
The standout change? They’ve increased the chance of obtaining weapons with the madness status ailment. If you’ve been grinding for that perfect madness build and getting nothing but regular steel, this one’s for you. More madness weapons means more build variety, and let’s be honest – who doesn’t want to drive their enemies (and occasionally themselves) completely insane?
Bug Fixes That Actually Matter
Here’s where things get interesting. Remember dying right after being revived during Nightlord fights? Yeah, that soul-crushing experience is now fixed. They’ve resolved the bug where players would lose a battle after being revived from near death against a Nightlord or other Night bosses. No more “Oh great, I’m alive again— and I’m dead” moments.
The camera issues during multiplayer Nightlord battles have also been sorted out, so you won’t be staring at weird angles when you’re trying to focus on not dying horribly.
The Technical Stuff You Probably Experienced
Several weapon-specific bugs got the boot, including issues with Ironeye’s “Marking” skill damage calculations and the Lightning Damage nullification problem with the “Bolt of Gransax” weapon. If you’ve been using these and noticed something felt off, now you know why.
They also fixed the Ultimate Art gauge filling faster than intended against certain enemies – so if your timing felt weird lately, that’s been calibrated.
Steam Players, This One’s for You
PC players dealing with freezing issues can breathe easier now. They’ve fixed a bug where the game might freeze momentarily or for an extended period in some environments. Nothing kills the mood like a freeze right when you’re about to land that perfect combo.
What Players Wanted vs. What We Got
Let’s be real here – this wasn’t the patch most of you were hoping for. The community has been vocal about wanting the big-ticket items: official duo mode support (which FromSoftware admitted was “something that was overlooked during development”), enhanced Nightlord fights, and substantial content additions.
Instead, we got a maintenance patch. While FromSoftware has confirmed that Duos Mode, enhanced Nightlord fights, and DLC are all coming later this year, patch 1.01.3 focuses entirely on stability and bug fixes. It’s the equivalent of getting your car’s oil changed when you were hoping for a turbo upgrade – necessary, but not exactly thrilling.
The good news? Previous patches have shown FromSoftware is listening to feedback, with earlier updates making solo play more manageable and addressing the game’s initial balance issues. This patch continues that trend of making the existing experience smoother rather than adding flashy new features.
What This Means for Your Gameplay
This patch is all about polish rather than new content. You’re getting a more stable experience, better weapon variety for madness builds, and fewer frustrating technical hiccups. It’s the kind of update that makes the game feel more responsive and fair – exactly what you want when you’re already dealing with the inherent chaos of Nightreign’s cooperative survival mechanics.
Make sure you log in to download the regulation files (version 1.01.4) before jumping back in, especially if you’re planning any online sessions.
Happy hunting, Tarnished – and don’t forget to check out our other Nightreign articles as well!
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