Overview of Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.002.004
FromSoftware has rolled out a minor but meaningful update for Elden Ring Nightreign, bringing patch 1.02.4 to players. While the download is small, the fixes target several multiplayer annoyances in the Deep of the Night mode, with the most notable being a bug where a disconnected expedition could influence the next session. Players can expect a smoother online experience as they dive back into Nightreign’s darker shores.
What’s Fixed in Deep of the Night
The patch focuses on several multiplayer reliability issues that could disrupt a nightmarish expedition. Here are the key notes:
- Disconnected Expedition Carryover: A bug where progress from a disconnected Deep of the Night expedition (no victory or defeat recorded) could carry over to the next expedition has been resolved. This ensures that each Nightreign run remains self-contained and fair, preventing unintended advantages or malfunctions in subsequent sessions.
- Launch Status for Party Members: Some players did not have the status “launched an Expedition into The Deep of Night” correctly applied when starting a multiplayer expedition. The update fixes this, ensuring all party members reflect the correct expedition state from the moment the run begins.
- Relic Display Alignment: In multiplayer, the Relics shown on other players’ status menus could mismatch what the players had equipped when an Expedition began. The patch aligns the status display with actual equipment for all participants, reducing confusion during group play.
- Relic Effects Trigger: The “Dormant Power Helps Discover XXX” Relic Effect sometimes did not trigger when equipped or would trigger without the proper relic. The fix ensures relic effects activate reliably, improving coordination and strategy in multiplayer Expeditions.
- Spawn and Interaction Stability: There were reports of enemies stopping spawning and Graces becoming unresponsive if a player disconnected. The update stabilizes multiplayer sessions to minimize these disruptions and keep exploration flowing smoothly.
Additional Details and Versioning
For players checking the game’s version on the title screen, the update is listed as App Ver. 1.02.4 and Regulation Ver. 1.02.4. While this is a minor patch, it demonstrates FromSoftware’s ongoing commitment to improving the Nightreign experience based on community feedback.
What This Means for Players
Nightreign fans will notice fewer mismatches between expected and actual multiplayer results, particularly in Deep of the Night sessions. The corrections also reduce the risk of session bleed-over, meaning new expeditions start with a clean slate. If you’ve participated in recent Nightreign runs, you’ll want to install this patch to ensure your upcoming expeditions proceed with fewer hiccups.
Keeping Up with Nightreign
As always, stay tuned to official channels and community outlets for more patch notes and future updates. The developers have indicated that another patch will be posted when available, and outlets like MP1st will continue to provide coverage and quick guides to help players navigate changes in Elden Ring Nightreign.
Conclusion
Patch 1.002.004 is a focused, player-friendly update that addresses core multiplayer reliability around Deep of the Night Expeditions. By fixing disconnect-related carryover, status accuracy, relic behavior, and spawn stability, FromSoftware improves the co-op experience for Nightreign players without altering core gameplay dynamics.
