Elden Ring: Nightreign Patch 1.01.5 Fixes Critical Sentient Pest Boss Bug

FromSoftware has rolled out a new patch for Elden Ring: Nightreign across all platforms. Though the 1.01.5 update is small in scope, it tackles a pair of frustrating bugs tied to the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest boss fight—one of the toughest encounters in the game’s new roguelike spin-off.

Since its launch in late May 2025, Elden Ring: Nightreign has enjoyed widespread success, selling over two million copies on day one and maintaining a strong player base thanks to rotating boss mechanics and steady post-launch support. The latest update is another step toward improving stability and gameplay experience.

⚔️ Sentient Pest Bug Finally Addressed

The Sentient Pest, introduced as one of the Everdark Sovereigns—powered-up versions of familiar bosses—was plagued by a bug that caused the battle to freeze mid-fight. Players could be locked in an unwinnable state, halting progression and forcing restarts. Another issue saw the boss teleporting or spawning outside the combat arena, breaking immersion and encounter logic.

Patch 1.01.5 fixes both of these bugs, restoring proper functionality to this high-level boss battle and allowing players to complete the encounter without disruption.

🔄 Rotating Everdark Bosses & Upcoming Schedule

FromSoftware recently confirmed the July Everdark Sovereign rotation:

• July 17–24: Sentient Pest & Darkdrift Knight
• July 24–31: Gaping Jaw & Sentient Pest (again)

To face Everdark variants, players must first defeat their standard forms. These challenging bosses cycle weekly, offering new matchups and incentives to revisit runs regularly.

🧰 Previous Patch Recap & Modding Buzz

The July 2025 update prior to 1.01.5 included multiple quality-of-life fixes, including:

• Weapon Type visibility in Armament menus
• Matchmaking bug fix when two players joined and the third left simultaneously

Meanwhile, the Nightreign community has embraced a growing mod scene. The randomizer mod, in particular, has been praised for enhancing replayability by scrambling item rewards and enemy placements—keeping each run unpredictable and engaging.

📝 Patch 1.01.5 – Full Notes (July 16, 2025)

Bug Fixes:

• Resolved an issue where the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest battle could become stuck, preventing completion.
• Fixed a bug causing the Sentient Pest boss to spawn outside the battle area during the encounter.

While FromSoftware has yet to reveal what’s coming in the next major update, Nightreign players can rest assured the studio is actively refining the experience. With regular patches, mod support, and weekly boss rotations, the world of Limveld continues to evolve.