FromSoftware has delayed the rollout of Elden Ring Nightreign’s Update 1.02, which includes a new team-based multiplayer feature, citing safety concerns after tsunami advisories were issued across the Pacific. The warnings followed a massive 8.8-magnitude quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering evacuation alerts in coastal regions of Japan, Hawaii, and Russian territories.

As reported by CTV News, the tremor caused waves exceeding 4 meters in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, prompting heightened vigilance. While southern Japanese areas have since downgraded to advisory status, northern zones remain under urgent watch hours after the seismic event.

“In light of ongoing tsunami risks from the Kamchatka earthquake, we’re rescheduling the ‘ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN’ 1.02 patch to July 31 at 10:00 CEST | 1:00 PDT,” the studio announced via a social media update. “The postponed Everdark Sovereign event will commence post-update. We appreciate your patience.”

Though fans may feel let down by the delay, the studio’s precaution aligns with regional emergency protocols. Authorities continue monitoring coastal impacts, with hopes that evacuation efforts mitigate potential harm from the seismic aftermath.