Elden Ring Nightreign is an eagerly anticipated spin-off from FromSoftware's acclaimed masterpiece, Elden Ring. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this exciting new game!
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Elden Ring Nightreign News
2025
April 16
⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has introduced a new playable character, Raider, through a captivating trailer released on April 15 via X (formerly Twitter). Raider, portrayed as an aging Viking with a formidable axe, showcases his prowess by single-handedly defeating a dragon. The trailer also demonstrates his unique ability to summon a massive monolith block, creating elevated platforms to aid ranged characters and enhance his aerial combat tactics.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Raider is an Axe-Swinging, Ale Drinking, Dragon Uppercutting Playable Character (Game8)
April 9
⚫︎ A new trailer from FromSoftware introduces 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 pre-determined characters, four of which have been revealed so far.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character (Game Rant)
February 14
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will include bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles. However, director Junya Ishizaki clarified in a GameSpot interview that these familiar foes are primarily included for gameplay purposes, not for deep lore connections.
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 revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated environments such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic 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
⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki explained in PC Gamer that Elden Ring: Nightreign's roguelike features were developed to condense the RPG experience into a tighter, more focused loop, rather than following industry trends.
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 debut of 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, scalpers are already attempting to profit from the limited-space Network Test set for February 11. Listings for test access have emerged on platforms like eBay, with sellers using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof.
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, scheduled 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. The player decided to focus solely 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 include the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles. The decision was made due to the game's session-based design, where each playthrough lasts around 40 minutes, leaving little time for reading or writing messages. 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 feature a small number of enemies from the Dark Souls series, reflecting the chaos introduced by the Night King. The game will also include 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, including new events, enemies, and points of interest. The Spectral Hawk 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 support single-player and three-player co-op modes but will not include two-player gameplay. Director Junya Ishizaki confirmed in an IGN interview that the game is designed for solo or trio play, with no option for duos. Players can 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 begin on January 10, 2025. The test will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, 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)
