New Boss Disappearance Issue Plagues Elden Ring by FromSoftware, Leaving Players Unable to Complete Notorious Duo Boss Fight
In a recent update, FromSoftware has addressed a critical bug in the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest boss fight in Elden Ring Nightreign. The bug, which made the third boss, Animus, despawn and become unbeatable, was identified as game-breaking and prevented players from completing Expeditions[1][2].
As of early July 2025, a hotfix has been applied to fix this Animus despawning bug. However, while this hotfix addressed the immediate fight-stopping problem, the development team acknowledged that other related issues in this boss fight persist and will be fixed in a future update[2]. Unfortunately, there is no announced date or timeline for when this permanent fix and additional corrections will be released.
The Sentient Pest boss fight originally consists of a duo of regular bugs, with a third boss, Animus, Ascendant Light, reviving them upon defeat. Defeating either of the original pair causes Animus to possess and revive their bodies, powering them up further[3]. Reports from players indicate that the fight sometimes comes to an abrupt halt, with Animus disappearing and refusing to help its dead bug friends[4].
Here's a summary of the current status and fixes:
| Issue | Status | Notes | |------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Animus despawning bug | Hotfixed | Hotfix applied, fight can be completed again | | Other fight-related bugs | Known but unresolved | To be fixed in upcoming update, no release date yet | | Permanent fix for current issues | Pending future update | Will be combined with other fixes in that update |
It's important to note that this hotfix does not resolve all issues related to the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest boss fight. Some players report that the boss fight still bugs out after the hotfix, similar to pre-patch problems[5]. Despite these ongoing issues, players are encouraged to read the Elden Ring Nightreign review and tips for beating the Nightlords[6].
FromSoftware has stated that several other issues concerning the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest will be addressed in a future update[7]. The official Elden Ring account acknowledged the bug in the boss fight and promised a permanent fix in a future update[8].
The Everdark Sovereign version of the Sentient Pest boss fight in Elden Ring Nightreign features the Gnoster, Wisdom of Night[9]. Attacking the boss in this state brings Animus's health down, bringing players closer to victory[10]. However, if Animus despawns, players may find themselves unable to complete the fight.
Players who have encountered this bug and are still experiencing issues after the hotfix are advised to seek help on the game's subreddit or contact FromSoftware's customer support for assistance.
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- After the hotfix, players can now complete the Everdark Sovereign Sentient Pest boss fight in Elden Ring Nightreign, but some related issues involving Animus still persist.
- FromSoftware has acknowledged these remaining issues with the Sentient Pest boss fight and plans to address them in a future update, though no release date has been announced.
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