31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elden Ring Nightreign 1.02 patch notes: The RPG adds duo expeditions, relic filtering options, UI fixes, and major bug fixes
FromSoftware has rolled out the Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02 on July 31, 2025, bringing some big upgrades and essential fixes. One of the standout additions is the ability to play expeditions in co-op with two players. The update also improves Relic management, introduces new menu options, and resolves a long list of frustrating bugs.
Whether you're grinding solo or with a friend, this patch fine-tunes core systems while also addressing expedition flow, UI issues, and performance stability. Here's everything included in the latest patch.
New feature: Two-player expeditions
The biggest feature in patch 1.02 is duo expeditions. You can now choose to tackle expeditions with another player. The game now adjusts enemy strength based on whether you're playing solo or in a duo, which brings a fresh cooperative angle to the core gameplay. The 'Expedition Type' option is now renamed to 'Number of Players' for clarity.
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Relic filtering gets smarter.
Managing your relics is now much easier. The Relic Effect filter screen now has more precise search and filter tools. You can:
Filter relics by one or multiple conditions.
Save up to 100 relic presets.
Mark relics as favourites or sell them directly in the reward and shop menus.
These changes help streamline gear setup, especially when swapping builds or playing with different characters.
Quality of life updates
Several useful improvements make the overall user experience smoother:
Presets for your current character are now prioritised.
Expedition results now show Passive and Special Effects.
Menus like Small Jar Bazaar and Collector Signboard get navigation tabs.
You can skip parts of some cutscenes, including after defeating the Night Aspect.
Shop descriptions for weapons now include a 'Detailed Description' view.
Even small things like the 'Quit Game' menu and merchant menus got tweaks to make them cleaner and more responsive.
Combat, world, and gameplay fixes
The update also includes dozens of bug fixes—some small, others game-breaking. Here are some highlights:
Visuals for Revenant's spirit targeting and Ironeye's mark were improved.
Standard Attacks and backstabs were fixed for the Revenant class.
Magic issues like 'Rock Blaster' not consuming FP and 'Roiling Magma' not spawning lava have been fixed.
Various Ultimate Art bugs, passive effect triggers, and enemy behaviour glitches were cleaned up.
Problems in boss fights, like Caligo moving outside battle areas or Nameless King not returning to the field, are now resolved.
A long list of crash bugs, graphic glitches, and item duplication issues was also patched.
UI and system stability improvements
Beyond gameplay, FromSoftware also worked on stability and polish:
Better performance tracking for allied players in expedition results.
Fixed wrong relic effects showing on launch.
Smoothed out terrain issues, revival inconsistencies, and Spectral Hawk animations.
Several crashes related to Spirit Tree, Revenant's Remembrance, and menu interactions were fixed.
If you've experienced random disconnects, missing relic stats, or janky animations, this patch should noticeably clean that up.
Patch 1.02 is a hefty and much-needed update for Elden Ring: Nightreign. The new duo expedition mode gives players a fresh way to experience the game with friends, while the improved Relic system makes character customisation more efficient. Most importantly, this patch removes dozens of frustrating bugs, from broken boss mechanics to UI crashes.
Whether you're deep into endgame expeditions or just starting, the Nightreign update feels more stable, polished, and ready for co-op action.
