ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Hotfix 1.03.5 Fixes Multiplayer Performance Bug
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Hotfix 1.03.5 is a narrowly focused update, but the issue it addresses could affect an entire multiplayer Expedition. Bandai Namco says repeated use of specific actions could degrade performance for all players, and the March 31 hotfix updates the regulation data used for online play.
News summary
Bandai Namco released Hotfix 1.03.5 on March 31, 2026 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
The confirmed fix addresses a bug where repeatedly using specific actions during a multiplayer Expedition could lead to degraded performance for every player.
Update overview
The displayed App Version remains 1.03.2 while the Regulation Version is 1.03.5.
Bandai Namco says console regulation files can be applied by logging in to the server, and the latest regulation is required for online play.
Player notes
If the lower-right title-screen display does not show Regulation Ver. 1.03.5, Bandai Namco instructs players to log in and apply the latest regulation.
After downloading the patch, the official notes advise restarting the game so the update is applied correctly.
Key details
Release date: March 31, 2026.
App Ver.: 1.03.2.
Regulation Ver.: 1.03.5.
Online play requires the update.
Update checklist
Confirm Regulation Ver. 1.03.5 on the title screen.
Log in to the server if the latest regulation is not applied.
Restart the game after downloading the patch.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Official NIGHTREIGN trailer artwork is used for the post gallery, with a hero image distinct from the Game Profile.
Source timeline
March 31, 2026: Bandai Namco published Hotfix 1.03.5.
July 6, 2026: COSM-GAME rechecked the hotfix page and official NIGHTREIGN news index.
Official sources
The primary source is Bandai Namco’s official Hotfix 1.03.5 page.