On September 10, 2025, Patch 1.02.2 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. When the servers are down, when you can play again, and the patch notes can be found here. It also includes the major update “Deep of Night” with a new mode.
Server Down in Nightreign – when? The servers were shut down on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) on all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? The servers are now back online and you can play multiplayer again.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo.
When can you play the new content of “Deep of Night”? The update “Deep of Night” will be integrated with the new patch tomorrow, but you can only play it starting Thursday, September 11, at 3:30 CEST (10:30 JST, 18:30 PDT [10.9.]).
What else is included in the new mode and what you need to know about “Deep of Night” will be explained in the next section.
Patch Notes for Version 1.02.2
What is included in the patch? The focus of the patch was primarily on balancing updates for the characters as well as some adjustments to features, the Everdark bosses, and bug fixes. You can find the complete patch notes on page 2.
Notably, there is an adjustment to the Leave Penalties. The penalties for leaving a run have been modified. If you are disconnected from an ongoing session due to internet issues, or because you quit the game, it now results in penalties that restrict multiplayer functions.
This penalty is lifted if you rejoin the session you left. This is to prevent runs from being involuntarily ended and incurring penalties for it.
Deep of Night – a new hard mode for experienced players in Nightreign
What is there to know about “Deep of Night”? The update brings a new mode of the same name that aims to provide tough challenges with a high difficulty level for experienced players. The following aspects are to be at the forefront:
- Enemies are significantly stronger than normal
- You cannot choose the Night Lord you face
- Shifted lands have no effect on this mode
- Exclusive “Depth Relics” specifically for the new mode
- Weapons can also have negative effects
- You play more than 3 nights and go “deeper” each time
- Depths 4 to 5 offer an endless fight
Further information is not yet known and will likely be part of the patch notes once they go live. We will keep an eye on it for you and update the post promptly.
In the future, Nightreign will also receive additional content such as a major DLC. It is expected to introduce new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. To find out what else awaits you, what the latest status is regarding the planned content, and when you can expect them, read here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and upcoming content
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