Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02.1 boosts Storm Ruler and fixes a wide range of issues
The latest Nightreign update, released as version 1.02.1, brings a meaningful balance pass to the Storm Ruler skill, along with extensive bug fixes and performance improvements across items, relic effects, bosses, menus, and network stability. The patch also includes PS5-specific fixes to address UI issues and potential crashes.
Key changes include:
– Balance adjustments
– Storm Ruler performance increased
– Reduced charging time for the storm effect
– Faster blade speed when the storm is unleashed
– Higher attack power when the storm is not charged
– Bug fixes
– Fixed a bug that could halt all actions when using dropped items
– Guard effects now reliably trigger for certain guard actions
– Corrected target lock release issues on eggs or insects during Duchess’s Ultimate Art Finale
– Adjusted attacks by Maris, Fathom of Night to avoid unintended stagger when negated by the Executor’s Skill
– Fixed relic effect where using a cursed sword to restore HP didn’t activate under certain conditions
– Removed an exploit allowing Storm Ruler to be used without consuming FP
– Fixed Frostbite-related passive damage to its intended value
– Flask healing issues when relics also heal allies addressed
– Healing inconsistencies for allies using Gradual Restoration by Flask will be tackled in a future update
– Corrected displayed effect values for Extended Spell Duration
– Fixed color issues for certain Passive Effect visuals
– Addressed attacks from Caligo, Miasma of Night not hitting playable characters
– Resolved framerate drops during battles with Caligo and Maris under certain conditions
– Fixed relic count display mismatches when sorting relics by size or color in Relic Rites
– Fixed relic equip issues with specific filters in Relic Rites
– Fixed occasional audio playback errors
– Fixed performance degradation for other players caused by continuous Sorcery and Incantation use
– Fixed network stability issues tied to certain passive effects or repeated Sorcery/Incantation usage
– Corrected Brazilian Portuguese text
PlayStation 5 only
– Fixed UI and HUD disappearing issues that could lead to game termination if play continued
Version information
– App Ver. 1.02.1
– Regulation Ver. 1.02.1
About Nightreign
Elden Ring Nightreign is a 2025 roguelike action RPG from FromSoftware, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A spin-off that blends roguelike progression with cooperative play, players take on the Nightfarers to end the reign of night. The game launched on May 30, 2025, across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, quickly rising to the top of May sales charts across platforms and selling 3.5 million copies.
What this means for players
– Storm Ruler users can expect more responsive performance and stronger uncharged hits, while charging will be faster and more fluid.
– A wide array of fixes should translate to smoother boss encounters, more reliable relic effects, and fewer frustrating pauses or drops during combat.
– PS5 players should notice fewer UI interruptions and improved stability.
Share your experiences with the update in the comments: how has the Storm Ruler change affected your playstyle, and did the fixes improve your performance in key battles?
Additional note
If you’re revisiting Nightreign after this patch, test combat scenarios with Caligo and Maris to gauge how the improved stability and bug fixes influence boss fights and overall performance.