Elden Ring Nightreign Release: Everything We Know About FromSoftware’s Latest

Elden Ring may have over 300 Game of the Year Awards to its name, but does the universe have more to offer? Well, yes, it seems so. So while the most awarded game of all time and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC gets some downtime, a new tale flickers in the dark.

Yes, we’re all eyes on an Elden Ring Nightreign release date as we move to the universe’s next chapter. No, not a DLC, but instead, a full trio co-op standalone adventure will arrive in 2025. And we cannot wait.

So read on as we select our heroes, gather our allies, and deploy skills for more info on the next game from the lands between!

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Elden Ring Nightreign?
3. Expected Elden Ring: Nightreign Release Date
4. Elden Ring Nightreign Price Predictions
5. Elden Ring Nightreign Platforms
6. Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer
7. Latest Elden Ring Nightreign News
8. The Bottom Line
9. FAQs
10. References

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Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What Is Elden Ring Nightreign?
3. Expected Elden Ring: Nightreign Release Date
Show Full Guide
4. Elden Ring Nightreign Price Predictions
5. Elden Ring Nightreign Platforms
6. Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer
7. Latest Elden Ring Nightreign News
8. The Bottom Line
9. FAQs
10. References

What Is Elden Ring Nightreign?

A standalone title, not a DLC, Elden Ring: Nightreign is set in a procedurally generated dungeon region called Limveld, in a parallel world of Elden Ring, while being part of the same universe. It requires three-player multiplayer or solo play supported by two computer characters (there’s no duo or two-player option even in a three-character team).

Players will need to use their skills and wits to survive three day-and-night cycles against randomly selected enemies, fighting the Night’s Tide across varying maps to defeat selected bosses.

Expected Elden Ring: Nightreign Release Date

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco won’t leave ER fans waiting too long. As made official by the December 13 Elden Ring Nightreign announcement, the new release will arrive in 2025 – which still feels too far away to contain excitement when we don’t even have Elden Ring: Nightreign’s release window.

However, it has been revealed that Bandai Namco will be running a network test, believed to be in February. That network test will allow analysis of server loads for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with registration for a chance to take part opening on the official Nightreign site on January 10.

This is interesting because Elden Ring’s network test arrived three months before its release. That could mean an Elden Ring: Nightreign release window of late spring or early summer (May or June). This is assuming that everything goes to plan… but what about price?

Elden Ring Nightreign Price Predictions

Since its reveal at The Game Awards, Elden Ring Nightreign’s price has been a point of focus for fans. The Elden Ring MSRP is $60, and Nightreign isn’t a DLC but a standalone adventure.

Nonetheless, it was noted by PC Gamer that FromSoftware stated Nightreign should be expected to cost around the same price as the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. That would put the Elden Ring Nightreign price at around $40.

That would feel sensible, especially as Nightreign is expected to have a more condensed world to explore than the original game in the series. That region is Limveld, a variation of Limgrave with Nightreign set in a parallel version of the Elden Ring universe.

Limveld will offer a procedurally generated dungeon where enemies and even bosses can be randomly selected from a pool of possibilities. But crucially, it is a geographic region, so a lower cost for the title would feel appropriate.

Elden Ring Nightreign Platforms

The list of Elden Ring Nightreign platforms is official. The title will be released on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. Although the reveal trailer wasn’t explicit about the Xbox models, only showing the Xbox logo, the confirmed platform list can be found on the Bandai Namco website in the official press release.

One console that is not getting Nightreign is the Nintendo Switch. That isn’t surprising, as no Elden Ring title has made it to Nintendo’s console so far. What about the ‘Switch 2’? In conversation with IGN, Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki responded to a query about the next-gen machine by saying:

“I’m afraid we know nothing about the Switch 2 at this point either. So it’s difficult to say right now. Sorry.”

Elden Ring Nightreign Trailer

Elden Ring Nightreign’s trailer surely does what fans would want from a reveal and is high-action and eyes-wide viewing. In a little over three minutes there’s a lot packed in – just in the first 30 seconds, we see giants, are introduced to Limveld, and witness the creep of the night.

An unseen character speaks, “Seekers of redemption, you were chosen. Thrown together by forces beyond our control”, and we’re thrust into Elden Ring Nightreign co-op action as Nightfarers (player characters) work in groups to take on monsters and multiple enemies, and bosses. Early Nightreign gameplay looks awesome, confirmed.

As spectacular fight scenes play out, the hooded speaker is seemingly revealed: “Tragedy must be averted. And for that… I need your help.” Is it… The Fire Keeper?”. As the epic sequences continue and some familiar faces appear, we see a trio of warriors approach a mammoth stony gate.

The hood speaker continues… “Band together and prepare to claim the life…of the Night Lord.”

Yes, the new Elden Ring game looks good indeed.

Latest Elden Ring Nightreign News

Having been revealed at The Game Awards, Elden Ring Nightreign will be released to PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One during 2025, perhaps for around $40. A network test is believed to be planned for February, and signups will open on January 10 for anyone wanting a chance to take part.

The Bottom Line

Hopefully, Nightreign is a homerun. Not only is it a new standalone addition to a spectacular universe, but it wants to do it differently, with allies, while drawing on the existing IP and doubling down on what makes Elden Ring exceptional. We are stoked to see this arrive in 2025 and hope all fans enjoy it as much as possible.

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