Running into freezing issues in Elden Ring Nightreign on PC? You’re not alone. Here’s what’s causing the problem—and all the fixes you can try while waiting for an official patch.
Elden Ring Nightreign brings a faster-paced spin on the original, but while the gameplay is as intense as ever, the PC version’s been hit with some performance hiccups—mainly, freezing issues that can straight-up kick you from your game. Not fun.
If this is happening to you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Here’s a quick breakdown of why it’s happening, plus what you can try to fix it for now.
What’s Causing the Freezing in Elden Ring Nightreign?
It’s not just your game acting up.
According to Bandai Namco, there are known performance issues—especially for players using newer graphics cards.
The devs mentioned that people running the latest NVIDIA GPUs (RTX 40- and 50-series) may experience frame rate drops, which seem to be connected to the stuttering and freezing some players are reporting.
Plenty of folks on the Steam forums have confirmed the same: random freezing, sometimes followed by being booted out of the game. It’s frustrating, but it looks like the devs are aware and working on it.
How to Fix Elden Ring Nightreign Freezing on PC (For Now)
Until an official patch rolls out, there are a few things you can try to (hopefully) keep the game running smoother.
✅ 1. Verify Integrity of Game Files
This is a good first step—just to make sure nothing’s broken or missing.
Here’s how:
- Right-click Elden Ring Nightreign in your Steam Library
- Click Properties
- Go to Installed Files
- Hit “Verify Integrity of Game Files”
Let Steam do its thing—it might redownload some stuff. Once it’s done, try launching the game again.
✅ 2. Lower Your Graphics Settings
Yeah, this one hurts—nobody likes turning down the visuals. But if it gets the game running, it’s worth it.
- Open Settings in-game
- Head to the Graphics tab
- Change overall graphics from High to Medium or Low
- You can also try lowering screen resolution if things still feel rough
And hey, if you’re playing on a Steam Deck, drop the settings as low as you can—performance first!
✅ 3. Update Your GPU Drivers
If you’re using an NVIDIA or AMD card, check for driver updates—especially if you’re rocking one of the latest GPUs.
- NVIDIA: Open GeForce Experience → go to Drivers tab → update if available
- AMD: Use AMD Adrenalin software → check Home screen for update status
New games usually get day-one driver updates, and missing them can cause weird issues like this.
✅ 4. Use Task Manager (Yeah, Seriously)
Weird fix, but it’s been working for some players: open Task Manager mid-freeze, and it can sometimes snap the game back into action.
- Hit Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
- Wait a moment, then switch back to the game
It’s not a permanent fix, and it might stop working during boss fights (ugh), but it’s worth a shot if you’re desperate.
If Nothing Works, Sit Tight for a Patch
If none of the above helps, your best bet is to wait for a hotfix or update. Bandai Namco has already said they’re looking into it, and once they find the root of the issue, a patch should follow not long after.
Final Checklist
- ✅ Verify your game files in Steam
- ✅ Lower graphics and resolution
- ✅ Update your GPU drivers
- ✅ Try opening Task Manager mid-game
- ⏳ If nothing works, wait for an official patch
Yeah, the freezing sucks—but at least we know the devs are on it. Until then, these fixes might help you enjoy the game without interruptions. Fingers crossed we get a stable patch soon so we can focus on dodging boss attacks instead of crashes.
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