Patch 1.02 for Elden Ring: Nightreign has been officially announced by FromSoftware and is scheduled for release in the week following May 30, 2025. The patch is primarily aimed at addressing the steep difficulty curve and frustration reported by solo players, as well as introducing general bug fixes and balancing changes.
Originally, we expected the following major solo improvements to arrive with patch 1.02, but FromSoftware has surprised us by delivering them early with version 1.01.1 instead.ย
Key Features and Changes
- Automatic Revival for Solo Players
- Solo players will gain access to an “Automatic Revival Upon Defeat” feature, allowing them to revive themselves once per night boss battle (specifically against the “Nightlords” or “Night Bosses”). This mechanic is designed to offset the significant disadvantage solo players face, as currently, a single defeat ends their run, unlike in co-op where teammates can revive each other.
- Increased Rune Rewards
- The number of runes (the game’s currency and experience points) earned from defeating enemies will be increased for solo players. This adjustment aims to help solo adventurers level up and progress at a pace more comparable to those playing in groups.
- Bug Fixes and Further Improvements
- The patch will include multiple unspecified bug fixes. While the specifics have not yet been detailed, FromSoftware has indicated that more information will be shared closer to the patch’s release.
Context and Community Feedback
- Solo Play Frustrations
- The launch of Nightreign saw significant criticism regarding the difficulty and lack of balance for solo players, especially since the game was designed around three-player co-op. Solo players found boss fights particularly punishing, as they could not benefit from the revival mechanics available in multiplayer modes.
- Other Criticisms
- Additional complaints from the community include the lack of a two-player co-op mode (only solo or three-player modes are available), absence of crossplay, no ultrawide monitor support, and a fixed 60 FPS cap.
- Developer Response
- FromSoftware has acknowledged these concerns and is considering adding a two-player co-op mode in future updates, but no timeline has been provided.
Summary Table
| Feature/Change | Patch 1.02 Details | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Revival Upon Defeat | 1x self-revive per night boss fight | Solo players only |
| Increased Rune Rewards | More runes for defeating enemies | Solo players only |
| Bug Fixes | Multiple, details to be announced | All players |
| Two-Player Co-op | Under consideration for future updates | Not yet available |
Additional Notes
- The patch does not address the lack of duo co-op or add crossplay at this stage.
- The changes are focused exclusively on improving the solo experience; multiplayer balance remains unchanged.
In summary, Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.02 is a direct response to community feedback, aiming to make solo play more viable and less punishing, while also addressing technical and gameplay bugs. More detailed patch notes are expected upon release.
You may also want to check out our other Nightreign posts.
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