Elden Ring: Nightreign Adds Two-Player Duos Mode With Patch 1.02 on July 30
FromSoftware’s multiplayer roguelike spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to receive one of its most anticipated features with the arrival of Patch 1.02 on July 30, 2025. The update introduces a duo expeditions mode, allowing players to pair up with a single friend and explore the cursed world of Nightreign together—no third player required.
The introduction of the two-player mode comes after months of community feedback, dating back to the game's open beta phase when fans had already requested a streamlined co-op experience. While unofficial modded versions have been circulating to enable two-player functionality, this is the first official implementation of duos by FromSoftware, bringing with it a polished and fully integrated experience.
Alongside the duos mode, Patch 1.02 will include key quality-of-life improvements, such as enhanced UI and filtering tools for relics, which many players felt lacked sufficient clarity in the original launch version. These tweaks aim to streamline the user experience and improve the game's accessibility without disrupting its roguelike depth.
Elden Ring: Nightreign made a surprise splash when it debuted in May 2025, following its reveal at The Game Awards 2024. It quickly rose to the top of the U.S. sales charts during its launch month, broke into the top five globally, and remained in the top 10 best-sellers in June. The upcoming duos mode is expected to further drive interest and engagement, especially among players who were previously hesitant due to the need for a full three-player party.
With over 5 million units sold since launch, Nightreign has already cemented itself as a commercial success and an important milestone for FromSoftware. This marks the company’s first major online multiplayer title spun off from its critically acclaimed Souls series, blending its iconic narrative style and combat mechanics with cooperative roguelike gameplay.
As we await July’s final sales charts, all eyes will be on how much impact this duos mode can make in just the last couple of days of the month. For fans, it’s an exciting opportunity to dive back into the bleak, atmospheric world of Nightreign—this time, with just one other trusted companion.
Are you diving back into Nightreign with a friend? Let us know who your dream duo partner is in the comments!
