FromSoftware begins 2026 with a focused update for Elden Ring Nightreign. Version 1.03.2, delivered as update 1.003.002 or 1.22 on consoles, concentrates on balance, clarity, and long term stability. Instead of introducing new content, this patch refines how existing systems behave, especially during high pressure encounters and extended expeditions.

If you play Nightreign regularly, you will notice smoother combat flow, more reliable builds, and fewer technical interruptions.

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Key Features of Elden Ring Nightreign Version 1.03.2

Introduces balance adjustments across all Nightfarers to reinforce intended roles
Improves defensive reliability for Guardian and Executor focused builds
Speeds up heavy weapon combat for Raider while adding risk reward scaling at low HP
Enhances Revenant summoned spirits with stronger scaling in Deep of Night expeditions
Refines relic effects by strengthening underused bonuses and reducing excessive stacking
Fixes unintended relic scaling that affected bow focused damage builds
Applies clearer distance based scaling to status effects and Ultimate Art charge
Adjusts FP costs for select sorceries and incantations to encourage deliberate casting
Improves visibility and readability of spell and raid event effects
Tunes enemy density, rune rewards, and item drops in key regions
Stabilizes raid events and multiplayer sessions with extensive bug fixes
Reduces rendering load and improves performance during large scale encounters

Nightfarer Balance Changes That Matter

Each Nightfarer receives targeted tuning designed to improve consistency without flattening identity. Duchess gains better visual clarity during Restage, making timing easier in dense fights. Guardian now absorbs more physical and elemental damage while guarding, which strengthens its frontline role.

Raider benefits from faster heavy weapon attacks and improved reach on Totem Stela, along with a new offensive spike when HP drops low. Revenant summoned spirits now scale more effectively in high depth expeditions, allowing summoner focused builds to stay competitive deeper into Nightreign.

Executor sees the most refinement. Deflection no longer punishes stamina as harshly, critical hits hit harder, and Ultimate Art activation now includes a safety window that prevents sudden defeat during transformation. These changes reward precision while reducing frustration.

Relic and Build Adjustments

Relics receive careful tuning aimed at build diversity. Defensive and sustain based relics tied to guarding, Totem Stela positioning, and Executor abilities now provide stronger returns. Meanwhile, stacking focused attack bonuses and bow scaling effects see reductions to keep overall damage curves in check.

Several relic related bugs also see resolution, including effects that failed to trigger during near death states or applied incorrectly across weapon categories. This makes relic selection more reliable and easier to plan around.

Magic, Equipment, and Combat Readability

Version 1.03.2 introduces clearer rules for ranged combat and magic. Distance now plays a consistent role in status buildup, Ultimate Art charge, and ally revival interactions. Some sorceries and incantations now consume more FP, reducing spam without diminishing impact.

Improved visual clarity across spells, incantations, and raid mechanics helps you read the battlefield faster, especially during cooperative play.

Event, Exploration, and Stability Improvements

Field adjustments refine how Nightreign feels during exploration. Shops now limit select consumables, enemy counts receive better tuning in key locations, and rune rewards increase where risk runs highest. Raid events benefit from visibility improvements, reduced environmental damage spikes, and more stable progression in multiplayer sessions.

Performance also improves through reduced rendering load and fixed animation and hitbox issues. Steam players gain a specific fix for matchmaking related connection drops.

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What This Update Delivers Overall

Elden Ring Nightreign version 1.03.2 focuses on trust and consistency. Combat behaves more predictably, builds scale more fairly, and cooperative play breaks less often. While subtle on the surface, these changes meaningfully improve long term play and set a stronger foundation for future updates.

Make sure the title screen shows App Version 1.03.2 and Regulation Version 1.03.4 before heading back into Nightreign.