Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.002.001 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S is now available to download. According to the official Elden Ring Nightreign 1.002.001 patch notes, the latest update update delivers major buffs to the Storm Ruler skill, making it faster, stronger, and more efficient, while addressing a wide range of gameplay bugs affecting combat, relic effects, and UI functions. Apart from this, today’s Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.002.001 also improves performance in boss fights and PS5 players receive a crucial fix for a crash and HUD disappearance issue. The game servers are currently down for maintenance.
Elden Ring NG 1.002.001 Patch Notes – August 12, 2025
Patch 1.02.1 Notes Summary
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Storm Ruler buffed with faster charge time, quicker blade speed, and higher attack power when uncharged.
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Multiple combat and skill-related bugs fixed, including guard effects, target lock, and relic activations.
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Performance improvements for boss fights and network stability.
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Fixed several UI, menu, and display issues across gameplay.
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PS5-specific crash and HUD disappearance bug resolved.
Balance Adjustments
Storm Ruler Improvements
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Increased overall skill performance.
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Reduced charge time for storm effect.
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Increased unleashed blade speed.
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Increased attack power when not charged with storm.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay & Combat Fixes
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Fixed item-use bug preventing actions other than movement and camera control.
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Corrected guard-triggered effects not activating for specific guard actions.
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Fixed target lock release on parasitic eggs/insects during Duchess’s “Finale” effect.
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Prevented unintended stagger damage from certain Maris attacks when negated by Executor’s Skill.
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Fixed relic effect “[Executor]” not restoring HP under certain conditions.
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Resolved exploit allowing Storm Ruler use without FP cost.
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Adjusted damage from “Frostbite Produces a Mist of Frost” to intended value.
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Fixed Flask healing issue with relics that also heal allies.
Known Issue (Future Fix)
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Healing distribution inconsistency for allies with “Gradual Restoration by Flask” passive.
Visual & UI Fixes
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Corrected display value mismatch for “Extended Spell Duration.”
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Fixed unintended effect colors from certain passive effects.
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Fixed some Caligo attacks not hitting playable characters.
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Resolved relic sorting mismatch in “Order by Size” and “Order by Color.”
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Fixed relic equipping issue with certain menu filters.
Performance & Stability Fixes
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Reduced framerate drops in Caligo and Maris battles.
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Fixed missing or incorrect audio under certain conditions.
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Improved stability during continuous Sorcery/Incantation use.
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Fixed network stability issues from certain passive effects and magic usage.
Localization
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Corrected Brazilian Portuguese text.
PS5-Specific Fixes
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Fixed issue where HUD/UI disappeared and could cause game termination.
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 1.002.001 will fix a few of these issues.
Related: List of all Elden Ring Bugs and Known Issues.
Download free Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.002.001 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
