FromSoftware has rolled out Elden Ring Nightreign's inaugural post-launch update (patch 1.01.1), significantly enhancing the solo player experience with quality-of-life improvements.
The update, currently live on PC (Steam), PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox platforms, introduces an "Automatic Revival Upon Defeat" mechanic - granting players one resurrection per Night Boss encounter during solo expeditions. Additionally, solo adventurers now earn substantially more runes.
This welcome change addresses player concerns about Nightreign's punishing solo difficulty. As noted in IGN's Elden Ring Nightreign review: "Prospective solo players should heed this warning: Nightreign presents extraordinary challenges without teammate support. While technically playable solo, the current balancing clearly favors cooperative play - a design choice we expect will be refined in future updates. This assessment comes from seasoned Soulsborne veterans who typically relish difficult gameplay."
The update also improves expedition rewards - increasing high-tier Relic drops upon reaching Day 3 and boosting rare Relic acquisition rates from Scenic Flat stones purchased at the Small Jar Bazaar. Complete patch notes from Bandai Namco follow below.
Recent server issues regarding matchmaking have prompted FromSoftware to issue troubleshooting guidance. Community feedback continues to highlight missing features like duo co-op and voice chat - limitations that compound the inherent challenge of assembling coordinated three-player groups.
Celebrating Nightreign's record-breaking launch (2 million copies sold in 24 hours), producer Yasuhiro Kitao reflected on social media: "Nightreign's unconventional design represents a deliberate departure from our recent titles. We're humbled by players embracing these experimental systems.
"Much like Demon's Souls or Sekiro, initial confusion gives way to profound satisfaction upon mastering Nightreign's unique challenges. That hard-earned sense of achievement remains unparalleled.
"We sincerely hope players enjoy this distinctive experience."
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Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.01.1 Patch Notes:
Solo Expedition Enhancements
Implemented "Automatic Revival Upon Defeat" mechanic - grants one resurrection per Night Boss fight during solo expeditions. Increased rune acquisition rates for solo play.
General Balance Changes
Boosted high-rarity Relic rewards upon reaching Expedition Day 3. Improved drop rates for premium Relics from Small Jar Bazaar's Scenic Flat stones.
Bug Fixes
Corrected camera behavior during Guardian Ultimate Art "Wings of Salvation" activation.Addressed Duchess Skill "Restage" bug preventing status ailment triggers from ally attacks.Fixed disproportionate damage output from certain Raider greataxe/hammer attacks.Resolved "Sacred Blade" skill issue allowing resurrection of "Those Who Live in Death" enemies.Repaired "Bloody Slash" skill's failed Bleed status accumulation.Addressed inconsistent activation for "Ghostflame Ignition" attacks.Fixed frostbite buildup failure during Moonlight Greatsword's charged attacks.Normalized arrow velocity for "Mighty Shot" and "Enchanted Shot" skills.Balanced extended range for left-hand staff "Rock Sling" spells.Restored missing HP reduction effect from "Black Blade" incantation.Addjusted stacking behavior for "Successive Attacks Negate Damage" passive.Fixed display errors for certain passive effect values.Resolved aggro-targeting failure for Guardian Relic effects.Repaired missing buffs on Expedition/Small Jar Bazaar Relics.Fixed Remembrance reward acquisition issues during character swaps.Addressed enemy attack pattern inconsistencies.Resolved stability crashes during specific enemy encounters.Repaired graphical rendering bugs in certain boss fights.Corrected staff credits inaccuracies.Addressed text display issues.Fixed missing sound effects.Repaired "Exit Remembrance" visual bug in Wylder encounters.Resolved HUD display failures on select platforms.Fixed platform-specific crash scenarios.Addressed matchmaking and reconnection failures.Repaired background music playback issues.
Steam-Specific Fixes
Fixed low-quality graphics preset rendering issues.Addressed keyboard climb input failures.Optimized gamepad climb responsiveness.
The Title Screen now displays the following version information:
App Ver. 1.01.1Regulation Ver 1.01.2
