Attention Nightfarers across the world: The time of the Night Lord is upon us, as Elden Ring Nightreign has finally locked in a release date. And it’s a lot sooner than you might think.
Releasing on May 30, Elden Ring Nightreign will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game allows up to three people to experience the unique take on the Soulslike formula together in this cooperative spinoff of the Elden Ring world.
The game is being directed by Junya Ishizaki, who worked as the battle director on the original game. In it, you get to choose from over a dozen playable characters, each with their own unique skills and playstyles to learn and master.
For those unfamiliar with the title, you enter the procedurally generated version of Limgrave as a solo player or as part of a team of three, and the world you enter is random each time. You have to survive three days as the map slowly shrinks towards a boss at the end of the day, similar to how battle royale maps shrink, all while leveling up, finding better weapons and items, and surviving the horrors of the world.
The game was initially revealed in December 2024 as part of The Game Awards show, but not many details have been revealed since then. The game is standalone, though, so you don’t need to own Elden Ring to play it, and it’s more battle-focused with its roguelike elements over the traditional RPG gameplay of its mainline entry.
Those who pre-order the game will get a bonus gesture called “It’s Raining,” but not much else for early adopters. On top of the Standard Edition of the game, there are alternative purchase options for those who want to go beyond the call of duty.
A Deluxe Edition is available, including the base game, an unannounced DLC, a digital artbook, and a mini soundtrack. Bandai and FromSoftware have not revealed the DLC’s content, but if we had to guess, it would likely include additional characters, bosses, or gestures.
There is also a massive Collector’s Edition for those with cash to burn that includes the main game, DLC, and the digital soundtrack. The Collector’s Edition also has a limited Steelbook, eight Nightfarer cards, a 40-page hard-cover artbook, and a statue of Wylder, one of the many Nightfarers in-game you can play as. The Collector’s Edition is available on the Nightreign website, alongside the other editions of the game, and costs nearly $200 to buy.
Others Asked
How does Elden Ring: Nightreign differ from its predecessor in terms of gameplay focus?
Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign focuses on cooperative gameplay, allowing players to team up with two others to explore a parallel version of the Lands Between.
What is the premise of Elden Ring Nightreign and how does the game structure work?
Elden Ring Nightreign is set in the Elden Ring universe where players must survive three days against the Forces of Night. It is a session-based roguelike RPG in which players face off against a series of bosses, culminating in a big boss at the end of day three. Players must collect items, weapons, and other valuable resources during gameplay to become powerful enough to defeat these bosses.
What rewards do I get after completing a playthrough in Elden Ring Nightreign?
After completing a playthrough in Elden Ring Nightreign, you are rewarded with currency for a shop (although it wasn't available in the preview build) and equipable items known as Ruins, which provide additional buffs, items, or abilities for characters.
Published: Feb 12, 2025 2:00 PM UTC