Elden Ring Nightreign is just days away from launching on PC and consoles, and it’s already shaping up to be another hit from FromSoftware. While solo play is available, Nightreign is primarily a multiplayer-focused experience built around a roguelike PvE structure. So, when can you jump into the action?
Elden Ring Nightreign doesn’t have a fixed global release time, which means some regions and platforms will gain access a bit earlier than others. It’s a little confusing, so here are the release times for Nightreign in different regions, along with a countdown timer marking the first region to go live.
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Elden Ring Nightreign release date timer
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 29 or May 30, 2025, depending on your region. PC players in the PDT time zone, along with a few more, will be the first to gain access, followed by console users. The timers below reflect the launch time for PDT, CDT, EDT, COT, and BRT.
Elden Ring Nightreign launch times for different time zones
After the initial release in the PDT time zone, Nightreign will start launching in other regions across the globe, though at different times for PC and consoles. Here are some of the major regions, and when you can expect to start playing.
| Region / Time Zone | PC | Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| PDT | May 29, 3pm | May 29, 9pm |
| CDT | May 29, 5pm | May 29, 11pm |
| EDT | May 29, 6pm | May 30, 12am |
| COT | May 29, 5pm | May 29, 11pm |
| BRT | May 29, 7pm | May 30, 1am |
| BST | May 29, 11pm | May 30, 12am |
| MSK | May 30 – 1am | May 30, 12am |
| CEST | May 30, 12am | May 30, 12am |
| GST | May 30, 2am | May 30, 12am |
| EEST | May 30, 1am | May 30, 12am |
| ADT | May 29, 1am | May 30, 12am |
| SAST | May 30 – 12am | May 30, 12am |
| UTC+8 | May 30, 6am | May 30, 12am |
| UTC+7 | May 30, 5am | May 30, 12am |
| SGT | May 30, 6am | May 30, 12am |
| KST | May 30, 7am | May 30, 12am |
| JST | May 30, 7am | May 30, 12am |
| NZST | May 30, 10am | May 30, 12am |
| AEST | May 30, 8am | May 30, 12am |
You can also track the time zone relative to your region on the map below:
Can you pre-load Elden Ring Nightreign?
Yes, Elden Ring Nightreign will be available to pre-load 48 hours before its release on all platforms, including Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Does Elden Ring Nightreign have a pre-order bonus?
If you still haven’t pre-ordered Nightreign, you can obtain the “It’s Raining” bonus gesture from the get-go by pre-ordering the title. Though the same gesture can be obtained in-game as well.
Elden Ring Nightreign is one of the most exciting releases of the year, and I hope that FromSoftware manages to knock it out of the park.
Others Asked
Is there a way to access Elden Ring Nightreign before its official release date?
Yes, you can play Elden Ring Nightreign early on Xbox by using the New Zealand trick, which allows you to access the game before its global release date.
Is there a way for PlayStation players to play Elden Ring Nightreign early?
Yes, PlayStation players can play the game early by creating a new PSN account with the location set to New Zealand. However, this means that the progress made with this account will not transfer to your main account.
What is the release time for Elden Ring Nightreign in New Zealand?
Elden Ring Nightreign will unlock at midnight on May 30 according to the New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). This allows players in regions behind New Zealand time to play earlier due to the time difference.
Published: May 26, 2025 03:22 pm