The next Elden Ring Nightreign patch will deliver much-needed solo player buffs

The next Elden Ring Nightreign patch will help struggling solo players survive the trials of Limveld. Like its predecessor before it, Nightreign is a punishing RPG that will put your skills to the test, no matter which build you use, but it’s been built with three-player co-op in mind, and that often leaves lone wanderers coughing in the dust. To help rectify this issue, developer Fromsoftware confirms that Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02 will buff solo play.

Playing alone in Elden Ring Nightreign feels like an inherent debuff. Naturally, you’d expect to have a slightly tougher time by not being able to split the enemy focus between you and your comrades. But there’s another big problem, as Nat highlights in our Elden Ring Nightreign review; with just one person exploring in the same timeframe, you’re far less likely to clear out enough points of interest to gain the levels and gear you need before you’re pushed into the tougher boss fights that the soulslike throws your way.

“Nightfarers, thank you for playing Elden Ring Nightreign,” the developer writes in a post via the official Elden Ring social media channels. “Next week, patch 1.02 will be released, and will include several bug fixes as well as improvements for solo expeditions.” Specifically, it mentions two initial inclusions, with further details to come.

The ‘Automatic Revival Upon Defeat’ effect will be applied to solo expeditions, granting you a second chance “once per night boss battle.” Additionally, you’ll gain more runes when playing alone, helping you level up fast in Nightreign before things kick off. There’s no word yet on whether we’ll get any extra time to explore, unfortunately, but perhaps it will make the cut when the patch actually arrives.

There’s no date yet for when Nightreign patch 1.02 will land, but expect it sometime between Monday June 2 and Friday June 6. In the meantime, if you’re planning to play Elden Ring Nightreign solo (or even if you’re in a group), be sure to check our tier list of the best Elden Ring classes to ensure you have the best chance of success.

Not sure where to go? We’ve broken down all the most important key locations on the Elden Ring Nightreign map, along with a guide to the Nightreign Shifting Earth events and rewards, to help you come out victorious.

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