Dive into the latest updates on Elden Ring Nightreign, the much-anticipated spin-off from FromSoftware that promises to enrich the Elden Ring universe with new adventures and challenges. Keep reading to stay informed on the game's developments and upcoming features!

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Elden Ring Nightreign News

2025

April 16

⚫︎ As the excitement builds for the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware has unveiled a new playable character named Raider in a trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). This character, an aging Viking armed with a formidable axe, demonstrates his prowess in combat, notably taking down a dragon single-handedly. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a massive monolith block, which creates elevated platforms. These platforms not only aid ranged characters but also give Raider a strategic advantage in aerial combat.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Raider is an Axe-Swinging, Ale Drinking, Dragon Uppercutting Playable Character (Game8)

April 9

⚫︎ FromSoftware has introduced Duchess, one of eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign, in a new trailer. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign will not feature a character creator, opting instead for eight fixed characters, with four already revealed.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character (Game Rant)

February 14

⚫︎ In an interview with GameSpot, Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki clarified that the game will include bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles. However, he emphasized that these familiar foes are included primarily for gameplay, 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

⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki revealed in PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405 that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated environmental elements such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These large-scale terrain changes are designed to 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

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki told PC Gamer that the game's roguelike features were developed organically, not as a trend-chasing move. The focus was to condense the RPG experience into a more compact and focused gameplay loop.

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 second and final volume of the full-color visual comic series, priced at 3,300 yen (approximately $21.45). It is available for purchase through platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan, following the first volume's debut in June 2024.

Read more: Elden Ring: Become Lord II Completes the Comic’s Storyline (Siliconera)

January 30

⚫︎ As Elden Ring: Nightreign tops the list of most anticipated games of the year, scalpers are already capitalizing on the demand for early access. FromSoftware has begun sending out confirmation emails for its limited-space Network Test, set for February 11. Listings for test access have surfaced on eBay, with sellers using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof despite not having actual codes yet. The Network Test offers fans an early glimpse into this standalone multiplayer survival action RPG within the Elden Ring universe.

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 enthusiast known as chickensandwich420 has vowed to battle Messmer from the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC daily with a different weapon, without taking a single hit, until the launch of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Originally planning to cycle through bosses from various FromSoftware games, the player decided to focus on Messmer due to time constraints during their final university year.

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

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN Japan, Elden Ring: Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki confirmed that the game will not include the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles. The decision was made due to the game's session-based structure, with each playthrough lasting around 40 minutes. Instead, Nightreign will feature a roguelike format set in the procedurally generated realm of Limveld, 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 include a select number of enemies from the Dark Souls series, reflecting the chaos introduced by the Night King. Set in a parallel universe, the game will feature 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, a new 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 offer both single-player and three-player co-op modes, but 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, with no option for duos. Players can team up in groups of three to tackle bosses during the network test launching 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, and is scheduled for sometime in the following month.

Read more: Registration for the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Network Test will open on January 10, 2025 (Elden Ring Official X Account)