Elden Ring Nightreign players will experience temporary downtime on July 2 as the game undergoes maintenance in preparation for a new patch. This cooperative roguelike spinoff of FromSoftware’s acclaimed 2022 title continues to thrive, even a month after its release. Unlike the original game, Nightreign is designed with live service elements, promising regular updates that may include new Nightfarers, bosses, weapons, and possibly additional maps. Set in the Elden Ring universe, Nightreign differentiates itself from traditional FromSoftware offerings.
Players team up in groups of three in the world of Limveld, racing to level up rapidly over two in-game days before confronting a challenging Night Lord boss on the third day. The game emphasizes speed and efficiency, with each 14-minute day pushing players to gather runes and improve their skills. This design combines FromSoftware’s trademark difficulty with a heightened sense of urgency. Despite the exhilarating gameplay, players are seeking enhancements, particularly to the revival mechanic, which is critical for cooperative experiences.
The scheduled downtime will begin at 1 AM PDT / 4 AM EST and is expected to last about an hour. FromSoftware has not yet specified the details of the upcoming 1.01.4 patch, but fans have voiced their desires for several improvements. Suggestions include introducing a hard mode that increases enemy health and damage. Others have called for the ability to face two bosses each night and to increase the current level cap beyond 15.
Additionally, one player requested a practice mode for the Night Lord boss, allowing them to experience fights without committing to a lengthy run. With the new Everdark Sovereign version of the Sentient Pest boss set to debut on July 3, fans are eager for news on the patch’s content. Whether FromSoftware will reveal details about Patch 1.01.4 before or after maintenance remains to be seen. Speculations about a long-requested crossplay feature continue, although the developers have not yet confirmed any plans for its implementation.