The latest update for Elden Ring Nightreign has been deployed across all platforms, bringing crucial fixes to one of the game's most challenging boss encounters. While this July 2025 patch may seem minor, it resolves critical issues that were preventing players from properly experiencing the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest battle - a highlight of the game's endgame content.

Since its explosive launch in May 2025, this roguelike action RPG spin-off of Elden Ring has maintained strong player engagement through its unique three-player co-op format and rotating boss system. The Elden Ring Nightreign experience continues to evolve, with developer FromSoftware demonstrating their commitment to polishing the game's most demanding encounters.

The Everdark Sovereign system introduces enhanced versions of standard bosses that rotate weekly, requiring teams to first defeat the normal variants before accessing these ultimate challenges. Currently, players can test their skills against the Sentient Pest and Darkdrift Knight until July 24, followed by the Gaping Jaw and Sentient Pest pairing until month's end.

Patch 1.01.5 specifically targets two major issues:

• Resolved a progression-blocking bug where the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest battle could become incompletable

• Fixed an occurrence where the boss could spawn outside the designated combat arena

These fixes come just as the developer announced the return of popular Everdark Sovereigns for late July, ensuring players can experience these epic encounters as intended.

This update follows July's earlier quality-of-life improvements, including enhanced weapon type visibility in menus and matchmaking stability fixes. The community has embraced these consistent updates alongside creative player-made content like the popular Elden Ring Nightreign randomizer mod, which introduces fresh variability to each playthrough.

Complete Patch Notes for Elden Ring Nightreign Version 1.01.5 (July 16, 2025)

Critical Fixes

• Eliminated battle progression freeze during Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest encounter
• Corrected improper boss positioning that could occur in the same fight