Upcoming Elden Ring Patch 1.02 next week introduces long-anticipated feature since launch, alongside another frequently demanded enhancement, as per my persistent pleas.
In an exciting development for Elden Ring Nightreign players, Patch 1.02, set to release on July 30, 2025, brings a host of new features to the game. The most notable addition is the introduction of a new Two Player Mode called Duo Expeditions, allowing two players to team up for co-op gameplay.
This duo mode adjusts boss health and scaling specifically for two players. Unlike in solo mode, bosses in Duo Expeditions are stronger but less tanky than in the usual three-player groups, creating a balanced difficulty and reward system. This addition expands the gameplay options beyond the previously available solo and trio formats, enabling more experimentation with duo builds and cooperative strategies.
Alongside Duo Expeditions, Patch 1.02 features quality-of-life UI improvements, notably an enhanced Relics filtering system. This system allows players to filter Relics they earn from Expeditions with granular options by colour, size, gameplay effects, and even damage type sub-categories. The improved filtering supports easier inventory management and better customization of gameplay-altering Relics between runs, a highly requested feature by the community.
Despite the new two-player mode, Nightreign still does not support cross-play, likely due to technical or business considerations. FromSoftware may also introduce new Everdark bosses with the patch, though details have not been fully revealed. The two-player mode aims to offer a balanced and engaging co-op experience distinct from solo and three-player play, addressing past difficulty scaling issues.
For those looking to purchase Elden Ring Nightreign, the PC and Xbox Deluxe Editions are available for purchase at discounted prices on CDKeys. The regular version of the game is also available for $35.99 (PC) and $46.19 (Xbox Deluxe Edition) at CDKeys.
Since its release, Elden Ring Nightreign has been a massive success, selling 1.4 million copies on PS5 and 2.7 million on Steam, totaling 5 million copies sold. The game has also been the best-selling game on Xbox in June.
For players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 who have not had access to the Seamless Co-op mod, Patch 1.02 will add a "Two Player Mode" duos option for multiplayer parties and matchmaking. This update is set to make co-op gameplay more accessible and enhance user interface usability in Elden Ring Nightreign.
[1] Elden Ring Nightreign Official Website [2] Polygon [3] IGN [4] Gamespot
- The update arriving on July 30, 2025, for Elden Ring Nightreign will not only bring the new Duo Expeditions mode but also Quality-of-Life UI improvements, including an enhanced Relics filtering system.
- Both the PC and Xbox Deluxe Editions of Elden Ring Nightreign are available for purchase at discounted prices on CDKeys, providing ample opportunities for new players.
- With the introduction of Duo Expeditions, players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4 can now enjoy seamless co-op gameplay, thanks to the addition of a dedicated "Two Player Mode" in Patch 1.02.
- The success of Elden Ring Nightreign has been unprecedented, with 5 million copies sold across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, setting it as the best-selling game on Xbox in June 2025.
