FromSoftware has delayed Elden Ring Nightreign patch 1.02 due to the ongoing tsunami warning in Japan after a massive earthquake off Russia triggered evacuations across the Pacific.
The first waves triggered by the massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s coast have reached Hawaii, with a 1.2 meter (4 feet) wave recorded off Oahu. In Japan, 1.9 million people have been told to evacuate and a tsunami wave of 1.3 meters (4.2 feet) has reached the northern Iwate prefecture, the BBC reported.
Amid the developing situation, FromSoftware, whose head office is situated in Tokyo, issued a statement announcing the delay to the latest Elden Ring patch, which was due out today, July 30 and set to add duos mode, as well as the second cycle of Everdark Sovereign.
“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 10am CEST | 1am PDT.
“Additionally, the second cycle of Everdark Sovereign, which was scheduled to start at 3am CEST | 6pm PDT (7/30) tomorrow, will also be delayed until after the update file has been distributed.
“Thank you for your understanding.”
It seems likely that other Japan-based developers will also delay their video game releases in response to the tsunami warning. IGN will remain on top of the story as it develops.
As it stands, Japan’s Meteorological Agency has said tsunami waves have reached parts of the country’s coast. The affected areas include the Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate prefectures, with waves potentially reaching as high as 3 meters (9 feet). Thousands of people have been told to evacuate for their safety, while the public broadcaster NHK has said there are no reports of major damage so far.
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