Elden Ring Nightreign is an exciting upcoming spin-off from FromSoftware, the masterminds behind the acclaimed Elden Ring. Dive into the latest updates and developments about this highly anticipated game!

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Elden Ring Nightreign News

2025

April 16

⚫︎ As the release date for Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has introduced another playable character, Raider, through a captivating trailer released on April 15 on X (formerly Twitter). Raider, portrayed as an aging Viking with a formidable axe, displays his prowess in combat by single-handedly taking down a dragon. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a monolith block, creating elevated platforms that not only aid ranged characters but also give Raider a strategic advantage in aerial attacks.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Raider is an Axe-Swinging, Ale Drinking, Dragon Uppercutting Playable Character (Game8)

April 9

⚫︎ FromSoftware has released a new trailer, revealing Duchess, one of the eight fixed playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign does not feature a character creator, opting instead for eight predefined characters, with four already unveiled.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character (Game Rant)

February 14

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will reintroduce bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles, but according to director Junya Ishizaki in a GameSpot interview, these familiar foes are included primarily for gameplay enhancement rather than lore significance.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Brings Dark Souls Bosses Back, Just Don't Think Too Hard About the Lore Implications (Game8)

February 12

⚫︎ In PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405, director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated elements such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. As reported by GamesRadar, these terrain changes ensure that no two playthroughs are the same.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same (Game8)

February 2

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign's director, Junya Ishizaki, clarified to PC Gamer that the game's roguelike elements were not a trend-chasing move but a natural outcome of their development process. The focus was on condensing the RPG experience into a more streamlined loop.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign went roguelike as the focus was "condensing" the RPG experience down, not because FromSoftware was "chasing a trend" (GamesRadar)

January 31

⚫︎ Kadokawa has released Elden Ring: Become Lord II, the concluding volume of the full-color visual comic series. Priced at 3,300 yen (approximately $21.45), it is available for purchase on platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan, following the first volume's debut in June 2024.

Read more: Elden Ring: Become Lord II Completes the Comic’s Storyline (Siliconera)

January 30

⚫︎ With Elden Ring: Nightreign being one of the most eagerly awaited games of the year, the demand for early access has led to scalping. As FromSoftware sends out confirmation emails for its limited-space Network Test scheduled for February 11, listings for test access have already appeared on eBay. Some sellers are using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof, despite not having actual codes yet. The Network Test offers fans an early hands-on experience with Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Confirmations Sent Out, Immediately Scalped (The Gamer)

January 10

⚫︎ Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have opened registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign closed network test, set to run from February 14 to 16 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign closed network test registration now available (Gematsu)

January 8

⚫︎ An Elden Ring player, known as chickensandwich420, has committed to fighting Messmer from the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC every day with a different weapon—and without taking a single hit—until Elden Ring: Nightreign launches. Originally planning to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, the player decided to focus solely on Messmer due to time constraints, citing their final year of university as a key factor.

Read more: An Elden Ring player has promised to fight Messmer every day with a new weapon until FromSoftware releases Elden Ring: Nightreign (PC Gamer)

January

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will not include the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles, as confirmed by director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN Japan. While players will still see the ghosts of others, the ability to leave floor messages has been removed due to the game's session-based design, where each playthrough lasts around 40 minutes. Set in the procedurally generated realm of Limveld, Nightreign introduces a roguelike format with a three-day progression system and co-op gameplay for up to three players.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign won’t have Dark Souls’ best feature, but for good reason (PCGamesN)

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In an interview with Famitsu, game director Junya Ishizaki revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will include a small number of enemies from the Dark Souls series, reflecting the chaos brought into the world by the Night King and aligning with the game’s thematic focus on disruption. Set in a parallel universe, Nightreign allows FromSoftware to reference its previous titles. Ishizaki also disclosed that the game will feature eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories. A new progression system will unfold the world across three virtual days, with each cycle introducing changes to the map, including new events, enemies, and points of interest. Exploration will be supported by the Spectral Hawk, a companion designed to help players discover shortcuts and navigate the evolving landscape.

Read more: Elden Ring: Nightreign to Feature Some Enemies From the Dark Souls Series (Mp1st)

December 17

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature single-player and three-player co-op modes, but will not support two-player gameplay. In an interview with IGN, game director Junya Ishizaki confirmed that the title is designed specifically for solo or trio play, stating that it's one or the other; no duos. Players will be able to team up in groups of three to take on bosses when the network test launches in early 2025.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign can be played in 3-player co-op or single player, but not as a duo (VGC)

December 13

⚫︎ Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have officially announced that registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test will begin on January 10, 2025. The test will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and is scheduled for sometime in the following month.

Read more: Registration for the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Network Test will open on January 10, 2025 (Elden Ring Official X Account)