Elden Ring Nightreign’s first major update is here, and it’s a big one. Patch 1.02 introduces official Duos mode, letting players team up in two-player expeditions for the first time.
The feature was highly requested by players since launch, with the PC community already using mods to force it in. Now, it’s officially supported by FromSoftware.
The standout addition is, of course, the Duos mode. The old “Expedition Type” setting has been replaced with “Number of Players,” and the game now adjusts difficulty based on the player count. It’s a long-awaited feature that makes smaller co-op sessions much smoother.
The update was delayed by 24 hours due to tsunami warnings in Japan following a powerful earthquake near Russia. It finally went live just a few hours ago.
Key changes and fixes in Nightreign patch 1.02
- Duos mode added – Two-player expeditions are now officially supported.
- Relic presets expanded – Players can now save up to 100 builds.
- Improved relic filters – More detailed filtering in the Relic Rites menu.
- Cutscene skip added – Players can now skip part of the Night Aspect cutscene.
- Shifting earth tweaked – Limveld’s environmental hazards rebalanced.
- Solo session fix – Single-player expeditions no longer disconnect from inactivity.
- Crashes fixed – Several crash scenarios resolved across systems and battles.
- Combat bugs fixed – Issues with FP usage, hit detection, and affinity effects addressed.
- Boss glitches fixed – Caligo, Nameless King, and others now behave as intended.
The update is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC. Online play requires App Version 1.02 and Regulation Version 1.02. Console players must log in to apply the latest regulation file. If your game version is not up to date, select “LOGIN” from the title screen.
The full patch notes are available on Nightreign’s official site.
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