Elden Ring Nightreign Update 1.001.005 Patch Notes on July 16, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.001.005 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S is now available to download. According to the official Elden Ring Nightreign 1.001.005 patch notes, the latest update fixes issues related to the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest. Apart from this, today’s Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.001.005 also delivers critical stability, crash, and performance fixes. The game servers are currently down for maintenance.

Elden Ring NG 1.001.005 Patch Notes – July 16, 2025

Elden Ring NG 1.001.005
Elden Ring NG 1.001.005

Patch 1.01.5 Summary

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug where the battle against the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest would get stuck and prevent players from completing the fight.
  • Fixed a bug where the boss could appear outside the battle area during the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest fight.
  • Fixed a bug during the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest fight that blocked Expeditions.
  • Addressed several other issues concerning the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest.

Stability

  • Improved overall game stability.

 Performance

  • Boosted gameplay performance.
  • Fixed several other instances of bugs.
  • Fixed crashes occurring during high-load combat sequences.
  • Enhanced general gameplay performance across all supported platforms.
  • Improved overall game stability in both PvE and PvP environments.
  • Applied minor system optimizations and balancing tweaks.

Note: The full changelog will be available soon.

The return of the first three Everdark Sovereigns will happen as follows:

  • July 10 to July 17 – Gaping Jaw, Darkdrift Knight

  • July 17 to July 24 – Sentient Pest, Darkdrift Knight

  • July 24 to July 31 – Gaping Jaw, Sentient Pest

Previously, a major Elden Ring update 1.001.001 enhanced the solo expeditions with a one-time revival mechanic and increased rune rewards. Players can now earn more high-rarity Relics in Expeditions and from the Small Jar Bazaar. Unfortunately, players are still facing issues with the game. Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.001.005 will fix a few of these issues.

Related: List of all Elden Ring Bugs and Known Issues.

Download free Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.001.005 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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