Elden Ring Nightreign Duos Update Postponed Following Tsunami Warnings After Significant Earthquake

FromSoftware Delays Elden Ring Update Due to Tsunami Warnings

In a significant development, FromSoftware has announced a postponement to the anticipated release of the Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.02. This delay is attributed to tsunami warnings stemming from a powerful earthquake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia earlier this week. The seismic event has triggered alerts in Russia, Japan, and even Hawaii as tsunami waves threaten coastal areas.

According to CTV News, the earthquake, measuring a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale, is one of the most intense ever recorded. Reports indicate that at least one tsunami wave reached a height of approximately 13 feet along Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. While several hours have passed since the quake, Japan has maintained a high alert status for its northern areas, though warnings in the southern regions have been downgraded to advisory levels.

Official Statement from FromSoftware

In an official statement, posted on their social media account, FromSoftware commented, “Due to the tsunami warning following the earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, we have decided to postpone the distribution of the ‘ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN’ Patch 1.02, which was originally set for today. The update will now be released tomorrow, July 31 (Thursday) after 10:00 CEST | 1:00 PDT.”

Due to the tsunami warning following the earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, we have decided to postpone the distribution of the ‘ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN’ Patch 1.02, which was scheduled for today to tomorrow, July 31 (Thursday) after 10:00 CEST | 1:00 PDT.

— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) July 30, 2025

Impact on Players and Future Updates

The delay is disappointing for players eagerly awaiting the introduction of the duos mode, a highly-requested feature for the game. However, in the face of natural disasters, such delays are certainly understandable. The priority must be to ensure safety and minimal impact from the tsunami.

As the situation develops, we hope for the best—namely, that the tsunami causes little to no damage and everyone remains safe. FromSoftware has pledged to update the community with new information regarding the release window for the Nightreign update as soon as it becomes available.

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