Bandai Namco has confirmed Elden Ring Nightreign will launch on May 30, 2025 priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Network Test Details Revealed
The announcement comes ahead of the Elden Ring Nightreign network test running February 14-17 exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants can join five scheduled three-hour sessions during this period.
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Schedule:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
Bandai Namco describes this as a "preliminary verification test" where selected players can experience a portion of the game before launch. "This large-scale Network Stress Test aims to evaluate the online system's functionality and performance," the publisher stated. "Your participation will help improve Elden Ring Nightreign."
What to Expect in Nightreign
FromSoftware's standalone cooperative spinoff transports players to a parallel version of the Elden Ring universe. The network test allows three-player teams to battle new threats and explore dynamic environments while surviving a three-day/night cycle.
The official description reveals:
This new adventure begins at the Roundtable Hold in an alternate Elden Ring timeline. Players select from eight distinct characters, each with unique abilities and Ultimate powers. Their mission takes them to the ever-changing realm of Limveld, where strategic combat decisions become crucial as the map shrinks with each approaching Night's Tide.
After surviving each night's boss encounter, greater challenges await. The ultimate test comes on the third night when teams face the Nightlord. While playable solo, cooperation proves vital - combining character abilities creates powerful synergies. Even failed attempts reward players with relics for character customization and upgrades.
Elden Ring Nightreign offers a fresh take on FromSoftware's formula with procedurally generated elements ensuring no two playthroughs are identical. Exploring dangerous areas yields better weapons and Rune rewards, while Sites of Grace provide leveling opportunities. Each session plays like a condensed open-air dungeon run, with success granting permanent stat bonuses toward the ultimate Nightlord confrontation.
IGN previously previewed the game during a FromSoftware visit, praising how Nightreign transforms Elden Ring's methodical dungeon crawling into high-speed "slash 'n' dash" encounters.
For additional insights, read about IGN's interview with director Junya Ishizaku discussing Elden Ring Nightreign's development.
