Elden Ring Nightreign is an exciting upcoming spin-off from FromSoftware, the creators behind the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. Dive into the latest updates and developments for this eagerly anticipated game!
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Elden Ring Nightreign News
2025
April 16
⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws closer, FromSoftware has introduced another playable character, Raider, through a captivating trailer released on April 15 on Twitter (X). Raider, portrayed as an aging Viking with a formidable axe, demonstrates his prowess by taking down a dragon single-handedly. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a massive monolith block, creating elevated platforms that can be strategically used by allies, especially those with ranged capabilities, and giving Raider an advantage in aerial combat.
April 9
⚫︎ FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer featuring Duchess, one of the eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, this game does not offer a character creator but instead provides eight fixed characters, four of which have been revealed to date.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character (Game Rant)
February 14
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles. In an interview with GameSpot, director Junya Ishizaki emphasized that these familiar foes are included for gameplay purposes, not for their lore significance.
February 12
⚫︎ In a recent issue of PC Gamer Magazine (Issue 405), director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate procedurally generated environments, such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic changes are designed to ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same (Game8)
February 2
⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki clarified in an interview with PC Gamer that the roguelike elements in Elden Ring: Nightreign were not included to chase industry trends, but rather to organically enhance the development process. The aim is to condense the RPG experience into a more focused and engaging loop.
January 31
⚫︎ Kadokawa has released Elden Ring: Become Lord II, the second and final 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, concluding the story that began with the first volume 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 anticipated titles of the year, the demand for early access has led to scalping. FromSoftware has begun sending out confirmation emails for its limited-space Network Test, scheduled for February 11. Listings for test access have already appeared on eBay, with some sellers using screenshots of the confirmation emails as proof, despite not having actual codes yet. The Network Test offers an early hands-on experience with Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe. Although a full release date is yet to be announced, the test provides a glimpse into FromSoftware’s latest gameplay innovations.
Read more: Elden Ring Neightreign 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, which will 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 battling 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. Initially, the plan was to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, but due to time constraints and their final year of university, the focus was narrowed to Messmer.
January
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the iconic player messaging system seen in 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 few enemies from the Dark Souls series. These additions reflect the chaos introduced by the Night King and align with the game's thematic focus on disruption. Set in a parallel universe, Nightreign allows FromSoftware to reference its past titles. The game will feature eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories. A new progression system will unfold over three virtual days, with each cycle introducing changes to the map, new events, enemies, and points of interest. The Spectral Hawk, a companion, will assist players in discovering shortcuts and navigating the evolving landscape.
Read more: Elden Ring: Nightreign to Feature Some Enemies From the Dark Souls Series (Mp1st)
December 17
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will offer both single-player and three-player co-op modes, but it will not support two-player gameplay. Game director Junya Ishizaki confirmed this in an interview with IGN, emphasizing that the title is designed for solo or trio play. Players will be able to team up in groups of three to tackle bosses during the network test 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 open 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.
