Elden Ring Nightreign has been revealed as IGN’s cover story for May, marking a major milestone in the anticipation surrounding this highly-anticipated expansion. As part of the exclusive coverage, our team spent two full days inside FromSoftware’s Tokyo headquarters, gaining unprecedented access to the game’s development process. The result? A wealth of new information, including developer interviews, hands-on gameplay impressions, and several exclusive reveals that fans have been eagerly awaiting.

To begin the rollout, IGN is proud to exclusively reveal one of the eight formidable Nightlords you’ll face at the end of each playthrough in Elden Ring Nightreign—Libra: Creature of Night. This enigmatic and sanity-shattering boss introduces a unique gameplay mechanic that sets it apart from traditional Soulsborne encounters. At the start of the battle, players are presented with a critical choice: enter into a mysterious pact with Libra to gain a powerful advantage. Possible benefits include increased strength, enhanced elemental resistance, or even the acquisition of an incredibly potent weapon.

However, this choice comes with a significant risk. Each bargain offers greater rewards in exchange for a hidden cost, and the true price of the deal only becomes apparent after it’s accepted. Will you walk away stronger—or find yourself trapped in a nightmare of your own making?

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Dive deeper into the encounter by watching the exclusive gameplay footage embedded above, where you can witness the tension and complexity of the fight firsthand. And don’t go anywhere—stay tuned throughout the month of May for more in-depth Elden Ring Nightreign coverage, only on IGN.