Elden Ring Nightreign’s first patch warns of possible PC performance problems on some setups

Elden Ring: Nightreign isn’t due for another few hours (3 pm PT, 6 pm ET), but here’s a summary of the launch times worldwide, or you can check yours. Meanwhile, the initial update has been released. This means the patch details are now available on the Bandai Namco site, and they’ve warned that the PC version might experience occasional frame rate drops depending on certain configurations.

The patch notes for Elden Ring Nightreign version 1.01 are, well, vague:

  • Improved handling of playable characters
  • Soundtrack addition and adjustment
  • Text adjustments
  • Balance adjustments
  • Added character scenarios
  • Bug fixes

We don’t have too many details yet—hopefully we’ll understand better what “enhanced control” and “equilibrium tweaks” entail in a short while. For now, it’s important to pay attention to the caution regarding potential problems with the computer edition of the game.

To start, if you’re having trouble launching Elden Ring: Nightreign through Steam, don’t forget to verify the game files! Even though we fans might be familiar with this process, it’s always good to double-check. Here’s how: Right-click on Elden Ring: Nightreign in your Steam library, then choose “Properties.” From there, select “Installed files,” and finally, click on “Verify integrity of game files.” This should help ensure a smooth gaming experience for us all!

Let Steam take a few moments to finish its process; it might need to re-download certain files. Feel free to step away and brew some coffee while you wait. This is a common occurrence with problematic games on Steam, and Bandai mentioned it in the patch notes, so I thought it was worth sharing here.

A potentially bigger issue lies in the game’s graphical performance.

According to the update notes, they have discovered that certain computer setups with the newest graphics cards might encounter decreased frame rates. They are now examining the root cause of this issue. In the interim, if you’re experiencing severe drops in frame rate, you may find a solution by adjusting your graphics settings from ‘High’ to ‘Medium’ or ‘Low’, and also by reducing your screen resolution. Additionally, make sure that your graphics card has the most recent drivers installed.

I hope they manage to fix the issues with Elden Ring swiftly, as its graphics are captivating and I wouldn’t want to compromise on that beauty for the sake of smooth gameplay from Nightreign.

1. Elden Ring Ranni Quest: Pursue the Witch

2. Elden Ring Blaidd Quest: Keep Tabs on the Wolf Man

3. Elden Ring Nepheli Quest: Track the Warrior Woman

4. Elden Ring Fia Quest: Seek Cold Comfort

5. Elden Ring Volcano Manor Quest: Unravel Mt. Gelmir’s Mystery

Read More

2025-05-29 18:32