FromSoftware surprised the gaming community by dropping a new update for Elden Ring Nightreign early this morning. The 1.01.2 patch, released on June 10, 2025, brings several critical bug fixes to the game that has already captivated 3.5 million players within just five days of its May 30 launch across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.

This unexpected update follows closely behind a previous patch that addressed matchmaking issues related to remembrance quests. Many players were struggling to find groups when specific objectives were active, which had been hampering the cooperative experience that's so central to the Nightreign expansion.

The servers were temporarily taken down for about an hour this morning to implement the changes. Among the most notable fixes is one addressing the Wormface boss encounter, where players discovered they couldn't rescue teammates who were near death after being caught in the boss's grab attack—a particularly frustrating issue during intense battles.

Another significant fix targets the Guardian's remembrance questline. Players attempting to complete the objective "Find the Demon Merchant in Limveld" were hitting a roadblock when the Demon Merchant simply wouldn't appear on the map under certain conditions. This was preventing progression through one of the game's core storylines.

The patch notes detail several other important fixes:

• A bug where certain Passive Effects that add magical elements to weapons were incorrectly boosting physical attack power on bows

• An issue with non-direct attacks from specific weapon skills incorrectly applying attribute attack power and status ailments

• A loot pool problem where weapons with the "Projectile Damage Drop-Off Reduced" passive effect weren't appearing in chests or enemy drops

• AI behavior issues with Libra, Creature of Night, which was stuck in action loops

• Game stability problems during the battle against Adel, Baron of Night

Despite these fixes, FromSoftware acknowledges in the patch notes that similar issues might still occur under specific circumstances. They've reassured players that the development team is actively working to resolve all remaining bugs as quickly as possible.

While the community has generally responded positively to these fixes, there's still an elephant in the room: the highly requested duos mode. Currently, Elden Ring Nightreign only allows players to embark on expeditions either solo or in groups of three—there's no option for pairs of players to team up.

This limitation has been a point of contention since the game was first announced in December 2024. Many players who prefer to play with just one friend have been vocal about wanting this option added to the game. FromSoftware has confirmed they're working on implementing the feature, but hasn't provided a specific release date yet.

Weapon Balance Changes

The update also addresses some subtle but important weapon balance issues. The fix for passive effects on bows is particularly noteworthy, as it was allowing certain bow builds to deal unexpectedly high physical damage, creating an imbalance in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

Similarly, the correction to non-direct attacks from weapon skills will affect several popular build strategies that were unintentionally overpowered. Players who had been relying on these mechanics might need to adjust their approaches.

The loot pool fix for weapons with the "Projectile Damage Drop-Off Reduced" passive effect will be welcome news for ranged combat enthusiasts who had been unable to find these specialized weapons through normal gameplay.

Boss Behavior Improvements

The fixes for Libra, Creature of Night and Adel, Baron of Night address two of the more frustrating boss encounters players have been facing. Libra's repetitive action loops made the fight feel more like a glitchy experience than a challenging battle, while the stability issues during the Adel fight were causing crashes at crucial moments.

These improvements should make these encounters more enjoyable and fair, allowing players to focus on strategy rather than worrying about technical issues.

Looking Forward

With Elden Ring Nightreign continuing to evolve through these updates, the future looks promising for fans of FromSoftware's challenging action RPG. The quick response to community feedback demonstrates the developer's commitment to maintaining and improving the experience.

As one player commented on social media: "FromSoft's support for Nightreign has been impressive so far. If they keep this pace up and add duos mode soon, this might end up being even better than the base game."

The community now eagerly awaits news about the duos mode implementation, along with any potential content additions that might be in the pipeline. For now, though, these bug fixes should make the existing content more enjoyable for all players exploring the treacherous realms of the Nightreign expansion.

Whether you're a solo adventurer or part of a trio, there's plenty to discover in the game's vast world—and with each update, that experience only gets better. 🎮✨