Elden Ring: Nightreign is an interesting new spin-off set in the universe of Elden Ring. It is neither a DLC nor a direct sequel but brings something new for players with cooperative survival mechanics. As players progress through the game, they will traverse a map through a day-night cycle, gather loot, explore, and confront raging foes. Here's everything we know about this extremely awaited game.

• When will Nightreign be released?
• What is the cost of Nightreign?
• Do I need to have owned Elden Ring in order to play Nightreign?
• Which platforms will support Nightreign?
• Tarnished Edition DLC – What We Know So Far
• Returning Bosses and Expanded Lore
• How does night and day work in Nightreign?
• What are the overall goals when playing the game?
• Can I group up to play Nightreign with friends?
• Is solo play possible in Nightreign?
• Will Nightreign include Crossplay?
• Will there be PvP elements in Nightreign?
• How long does a single run take?
• Am I able to use my Elden Ring character in Nightreign?
• Who are the Nightfarers?
• When did the Network Test take place?
• Looking Aeon, how could players participate in the Network Test?
• What was tested during the Network Test?
• Conclusion

↖ When will Nightreign be released?

Elden Ring: Nightreign is slated to launch on May 30, 2025.

↖ What is the cost of Nightreign?

The base edition will be priced at:

• Standard Edition: $39.99
• Deluxe Edition: $54.99

↖ Do I need to have owned Elden Ring in order to play Nightreign?

No, Nightreign is a separate game which means you do not need to own Elden Ring.

↖ Which platforms will support Nightreign?

The game will be playable on the following platforms:

• PC
• Xbox One
• Xbox Series X|S
• PlayStation 4
• PlayStation 5

Players have the option to wishlist the title on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store.

↖ Tarnished Edition DLC – What We Know So Far

It has been suggested that From Software has considered the Tarnished Edition DLC as a huge expansion for Elden Ring. This has led to experts believing that it could be paid, From Software has not yet revealed any other details regarding price. Regardless, the DLC has been confirmed to include has major features to the game.

• New Armor Sets: There will be four new additional armor sets as part of the DLC. As predicted, some Dark Souls characters armor set will be included as new features, such as Lucatiel’s armor set. Importantly, Lucatiel armor set still carries its name which implies that there are more interconnections and lore with Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
• Weapon Additions: Another new feature added are the weapons, players will be introduced to new weapons such as the heavy curved swords with unique weapon arts.
• Torrent Customization: Users will be able customize Tornant by changing its skin, to date there have been two skins that have been shown, one of which is the Knights Cavalry horses skin.

The DLC has also added new starting classes linked with some of the armor sets. For example, one set contains a heavy knight who spins a large sword, performing a spinning slash weapon art.

↖ Returning Bosses and Expanded Lore

Dark Souls lovers will be excited to know that some beloved bosses seem to be coming back in NightReign. Besides the Gaping Dragon, everyone seems to have seen some gargoyle statues from previous entries. These nostalgic encounters have been re-imagined for Nightreign, and we've made sure that they still remain nostalgic.

The speculations of lore crossovers between Dark Souls and Elden Ring becomes more intriguing with the addition of Lucatiel’s armor and weapon. From Software doesn't explain these pieces, but fans are building exciting possibilities for them, wondering how they might fit in the timeline.

↖ How does night and day work in Nightreign?

Nightreign falls in the co-op action-survival genre created by From Software, released for the world of Elden Ring. The title combines rogue-like and battle-royale mechanics in a PvE only setting. Players fight to survive two in-game nights and ultimately face off against a Nightlord on the third day.

↖ What are the overall goals when playing the game?

Players have the liberty to explore the map, gather resources and defeat enemies during the day. However, once night falls, the activities become much more difficult. Players are forced into tighter spaces and have to deal with randomly spawned bosses.

↖ Can I group up to play Nightreign with friends?

Nightreign features team based co-op gameplay that supports up to three players. Whether it supports two-player teams is currently unknown.

↖ Is solo play possible in Nightreign?

Yes, it is an option. Nevertheless, since the game is centered around three-player teams, solo runs are bound to be quite a bit harder. There are zero AI partners to help assist solo players.

↖ Will Nightreign include Crossplay?

No, Nightreign will not feature crossplay between platforms. Though, cross-generation play will be allowed within the same console family (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, for example).

↖ Will there be PvP elements in Nightreign?

No, Nightreign is strictly PvE with no elapsed player versus environment content.

↖ How long does a single run take?

Nightreign takes 30-40 minutes to fully complete, runs included.

↖ Am I able to use my Elden Ring character in Nightreign?

No, Elden Rings characters can't be brought into Nightreign. Instead, players will choose from eight base characters known as Nightfarers.

↖ Who are the Nightfarers?

Nightfarers are the playable heroes in Nightreign. Each hero has their own unique traits and an ultimate skill, which charges over time. Although these characters are fixed and non-customizable in visage, they can be enhanced and modified through Nightreign Runes which are earned after completing runs.

As of today, Nightfarers 1 and 2 have been released as part of the original lore, along with the first five trailers. 

It includes:

Character 1 and Character 2 that were shown during the introductory cutscenes of both trailers.

A new fifth character introduced in the latest trailer.

A sixth character named Raider, a barbarian capable of doing high damage strikes and building pillars to assist his allies in attaining high places.

We expect more details on these characters to be shared closer to other reveal dates.

↖ When did the Network Test take place?

As a reminder, The Network Test ran from February 14 to February 17, 2025, but the first day's server problems made FromSoftware consider adding another test.

↖ Looking Aeon, how could players participate in the Network Test?

Any interested players needed to sign up directly on Bandai Namco official Nightreign website prior to January 20 2025, after which winners were drawn from the pool.

↖ What was tested during the Network Test?

The test evaluated online systems and overall functional performance. Comparatively, during this period, available content was quite limited against what is expected for the final iteration of the game.

↖ Conclusion

Elden Ring: Nightreign looks to deliver a fresh and exciting experience to action-survival gamers. FromSoftware has outdone themself with the combination of rogue-like elements, cooperative gameplay, and fierce boss fights. Get ready for it on May 30, 2025, and look forward to more news as the date draws closer.