Lone Wolves Rejoice! Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.02 to Boost Solo Play with Auto-Revives & More Runes

Good news for Tarnished braving the treacherous nights of Elden Ring Nightreign solo! Developer FromSoftware has announced that Patch 1.02 is slated for release next week, bringing with it crucial improvements aimed squarely at enhancing the single-player experience.

In a tweet from the official Elden Ring account, the developers confirmed that Patch 1.02 “will include several bug fixes as well as improvements for solo expeditions.” While more detailed information is promised for next week, FromSoftware has already teased a couple of significant changes for those who prefer to face the darkness alone.

Perhaps the most impactful addition is the ‘Automatic Revival Upon Defeat’ option. This new feature will grant solo players the ability to revive once per night boss battle, offering a total of three revivals throughout an entire expedition. This should provide a much-needed safety net for challenging encounters.

Furthermore, solo adventurers can look forward to earning more Runes. The exact increase hasn’t been specified yet – while it’s unlikely to be a full triple (to match a three-person team), players will be hoping for a substantial boost to make solo progression feel more rewarding and balanced.

This focus on solo play comes as Elden Ring Nightreign currently holds some of FromSoftware’s lowest-ever review scores on Steam. A significant portion of player feedback has centered on the game’s multiplayer focus, particularly the lack of a dedicated two-player (duo) option. While FromSoftware has mentioned it is considering a two-player mode for post-launch support, this is likely a longer-term prospect. For PC players comfortable with modifications, a two-player Elden Ring Nightreign mod created by the developer of popular Dark Souls and Armored Core multiplayer mods does offer an unofficial alternative.

For those keeping track, you might wonder why this is Patch 1.02 and not 1.01. Patch 1.01 was actually released before the game officially launched, though its contents were described vaguely as “character improvements and balance adjustments,” with specific changes not yet detailed.

With Patch 1.02 on the horizon, solo players can anticipate a more forgiving and potentially more lucrative journey through the dangers of Nightreign. Stay tuned for more detailed patch notes next week!