Elden Ring Nightreign is an exciting upcoming spin-off from FromSoftware, building on the legacy of their acclaimed Elden Ring. Dive into the latest news and developments to stay updated on this highly 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 Raider, a new playable character, via a trailer released on April 15 on Twitter (X). This aging Viking character, armed with a formidable axe, demonstrates his prowess in combat by single-handedly defeating a dragon. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a large monolith block, creating elevated platforms to aid ranged characters and enhance his aerial attack strategy.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Raider is an Axe-Swinging, Ale Drinking, Dragon Uppercutting Playable Character (Game8)
April 9
⚫︎ FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer featuring Duchess, one of the eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign will not offer a character creator, instead presenting players with a selection of 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 incorporate bosses from earlier Elden Ring and FromSoftware games, but director Junya Ishizaki has advised fans not to overanalyze their lore significance. In an interview with GameSpot, Ishizaki emphasized that these familiar foes are included for gameplay enhancement rather than deep narrative connections.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Brings Dark Souls Bosses Back, Just Don't Think Too Hard About the Lore Implications (Game8)
February 12
⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki shared in PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405 that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated environments including volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic terrain changes, as reported by GamesRadar, aim to ensure that each playthrough offers a unique world experience.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same (Game8)
February 2
⚫︎ In a recent interview with PC Gamer, director Junya Ishizaki explained that the roguelike elements in Elden Ring: Nightreign were developed organically, not as a response to trends. The focus was on condensing the traditional RPG experience into a tighter, more engaging loop, encompassing exploration, character development, and leveling.
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 the second and final volume of the Elden Ring: Become Lord full-color visual comic series, titled Elden Ring: Become Lord II. Priced at 3,300 yen (approximately $21.45), it is now available for purchase on platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan. This volume completes the storyline 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 eagerly awaited games of the year, scalpers are already capitalizing on the demand for early access. As FromSoftware sends out confirmation emails for the limited-space Network Test set for February 11, listings for test access have emerged on eBay. Some sellers are using screenshots of these emails as proof of access, though they do not yet possess actual codes. The Network Test offers a first look at Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG within the Elden Ring universe.
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 daily with a different weapon, without taking a single hit, until Elden Ring: Nightreign is released. Originally, the player intended to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware titles but focused on Messmer due to time constraints related to their final year of university.
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
⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki confirmed in an interview with IGN Japan that Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles. While players will still encounter the ghosts of others, the ability to leave floor messages has been removed due to the game's new session-based structure. Each playthrough is expected to last about 40 minutes, limiting the opportunity for message interaction. Set in the procedurally generated world of Limveld, Nightreign adopts a roguelike format with a three-day progression system and supports 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 limited number of enemies from the Dark Souls series, reflecting the chaos introduced 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 past works. The game will feature eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories. A new progression system will span three virtual days, with each cycle altering the map through new events, enemies, and points of interest. Additionally, the Spectral Hawk companion will assist players in navigating and discovering shortcuts in 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. In an interview with IGN, game director Junya Ishizaki confirmed that the game is designed for solo or trio play, stating that it's either one or the other; no duos. Players will be able to team up in groups of three to tackle bosses during the network test set for 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 the following month.
Read more: Registration for the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Network Test will open on January 10, 2025. (Elden Ring Official X Account)
