Elden Ring Nightreign’s latest patch, version.01.1, is making waves—especially among solo adventurers. Released on June, 2025, the update introduces significant changes aimed at making solo play more accessible and rewarding.
Key highlights from the patch include:.
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Automatic Revival Upon Defeat: Solo players now get a one-time revival per night boss fight, letting them re-enter the battle without consuming revival items. This applies even to the final boss, giving players up to three chances per encounter when combined with other revival resources..
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Increased Rune Rewards: Players tackling expeditions alone will now earn noticeably more runes, allowing for faster leveling and better preparation for tough encounters. Reports suggest rune gains have increased by 30–70% depending on the enemy, making solo progression much smoother.
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More High-Rarity Relics: Those reaching Day of an expedition or shopping at the Small Jar Bazaar will find more opportunities to obtain high-value relics, further boosting solo prospects.
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Bug Fixes and Balancing: The patch also addresses several bugs, including fixes for passive item effects and relic bonuses that previously failed to activate as intended.
While these changes have been welcomed as a step forward for solo players, some community members argue that core challenges—like enemy aggression and time-to-kill—remain tough for certain classes. Still, the improvements mark a notable shift in FromSoftware’s approach to single-player balance in Nightreign.
The update is now live on all platforms. For those who found solo play too punishing before, Patch.01.1 could be the invitation to jump back in and conquer the night.
