Elden Ring Nightreign’s first big patch will make the game very slightly easier for solo players

Elden Ring Nightreign is finally out, and while it’s received a pretty positive reception so far, there’s a contingent of players voicing their complaints that the game isn’t balanced well for solo play. The developers at FromSoftware appear to be listening, and they’re set to release a patch next week to make the solo experience a little more forgiving. (Though it’ll surely still be ludicrously difficult. This is FromSoftware we’re talking about.)

On launch day, FromSoftware announced on X that Patch 1.02 will drop in the following week, and it’ll bring “several bug fixes as well as improvements for solo expeditions,” including the ability for solo Nightfarers to self-revive “once per night boss battle” and an increase in runes they acquire from defeating enemies.

Still, Elden Ring Nightreign players will have a difficult time doing their best Let Me Solo Her impression. Nightreign is balanced and designed for three-player co-op, and some bosses will summon groups of enemies to throw at the Nightfarers, which will always pose a challenge for solo players, patch or no patch.

Players have also voiced their displeasure at not being able to take on Nightreign in teams of two. As for implementing duos, FromSoftware hasn’t yet announced a formal update to add the option. After admitting a co-op option for duos was “overlooked during development,” Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki said a two-player option is “something that we are looking at and considering for post-launch support as well.” Improved balancing for solo players and adding a duo option will both be boons for the Nightreign community. As pointed out on Reddit, the game’s subreddit is currently looking more like a forum for couples seeking a third for date night.

Elden Ring Nightreign distills the Elden Ring experience into 45-minute, combat-focused, roguelite cycles culminating in some of the best boss fights FromSoft has created. Soulslike vets and newcomers alike should read up on tips before they get started with Nightreign, and definitely need to check out its banger of a launch trailer.