Elden Ring: Nightfall Update Delayed Due to Tsunami Alert
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- The Elden Ring: Nightfall update release has been postponed to July 31st, at 9 AM Portugal Continental (5 AM Brasilia) due to tsunami warnings in several countries following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russias Kamchatka Peninsula.
- Over 1.9 million people were affected by the evacuation orders in Japan, Indonesia, Peru, and Hawaii due to the potential threat of tsunamis.
- Despite some waves over one meter observed on the Japanese coast, no severe incidents or worst-case scenarios have unfolded, and authorities have since lowered their risk advisories.
- FromSoftware and Bandai Namco made the decision to postpone the update out of respect for those affected by the tsunami warnings.
Elden Ring Nightfall Update Postponed Due to Tsunami Warnings Across Countries
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have postponed the release of the Elden Ring: Nightfall update. The new launch is scheduled for July 31st, at 9 AM Portugal Continental (5 AM Brasilia). This decision was made out of respect for those affected by the tsunami warnings in Japan, which were triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The tsunami warnings led to evacuation orders for over 1.9 million people in countries including Japan, Indonesia, Peru, and Hawaii. While waves over one meter were observed on the Japanese coast, no worst-case scenarios unfolded, and authorities in various cities have since lowered their risk advisories.
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