ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is launching soon, and FromSoftware has already pushed its first patch, 1.01, to smooth out the experience. This update touches on gameplay, sound, and adds some fresh content, so it’s worth a look before you jump in.
The patch mainly improves how playable characters handle in the game. It also includes some soundtrack changes, text tweaks, and a few balance adjustments to keep things fair. New character scenarios have been added, too, which might spice up the story or missions. Weirdly, though, FromSoftware hasn’t shared detailed patch notes about what bugs were fixed, so it’s unclear if any significant issues were addressed or are just minor fixes.
If you haven’t caught the news yet, NIGHTREIGN is a fresh title set in the same universe as ELDEN RING, but it stands alone. You don’t need to have played ELDEN RING to jump into NIGHTREIGN, which focuses on 3-player co-op action. Players pick distinct champions with unique abilities and team up against dark forces worldwide. It’s all about cooperation and strategy to survive powerful enemies.
I’m kinda skeptical about NIGHTREIGN. It feels like Metal Gear Survive, a spin-off that didn’t hit the mark for many fans because it strayed from what made the original series great. I wonder how ELDEN RING fans will take to this co-op survival style. Will they miss the deep story and open-world exploration? Probably some will, but others might find the new multiplayer vibe refreshing.
The patch will install automatically if you’re on Steam, so no extra effort is needed there. Here’s the full rundown of what 1.01 brings:
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Patch 1.01 Release Notes
- Improved handling of playable characters
- Soundtrack addition and adjustments
- Text adjustments
- Balance adjustments
- Added character scenarios
- Bug fixes
What do you think about this new direction for the ELDEN RING universe? Are you excited to try NIGHTREIGN, or do you prefer the classic solo adventure?
