Fans of the critically acclaimed open-world RPG Elden Ring are facing a temporary disruption to their online adventures. Developer FromSoftware, the studio behind Dark Souls and Bloodborne, has announced another round of server maintenance, which will take the game offline for a scheduled period.
Elden Ring Server Downtime Details
The maintenance is set to impact the multiplayer functionality of Elden Ring, meaning players will be unable to engage in online co-op or PvP during the outage. While the downtime is relatively brief, it has been confirmed that this maintenance session will not introduce any new content, updates, or expansions to the game.
Global Maintenance Schedule
The server maintenance for Elden Ring is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026. According to the official announcement from FromSoftware, the servers will be taken offline for approximately two hours. The specific start times across different regions are as follows:
- 7:00 AM GMT (United Kingdom)
- 11:00 PM PT on February 3 (Pacific Time, US)
- 2:00 AM ET (Eastern Time, US)
- 9:00 AM CET (Central European Time)
- 4:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time)
Based on this schedule, the Elden Ring servers are expected to return online at 9:00 AM GMT for players in the UK. Corresponding times in other regions include 1:00 AM PT, 4:00 AM EDT, and 10:00 AM CET.
Official Communication and Impact
The news was shared directly by FromSoftware via a post on the social media platform X. The studio's message clarified the purpose and duration of the maintenance, stating, "The ELDEN RING servers will undergo maintenance on Wednesday, Feb. 4. This maintenance does not include additional content and will begin at 23:00 PST (2/3) | 08:00 CET | 16:00 JST for a duration of 2 hours. Thank you for your patience, Tarnished."
It remains uncertain whether this maintenance will also affect Elden Ring Nightreign, if applicable, as the announcement did not specify. Players are advised to plan their gaming sessions accordingly to avoid the disruption during the specified two-hour window.
