Elden Ring Nightreign is an eagerly awaited spin-off from FromSoftware, building on the success of their latest masterpiece. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this thrilling new game!
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Elden Ring Nightreign News
2025
April 16
⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws closer, FromSoftware unveiled a new playable character, Raider, in a captivating trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). Raider, an aging Viking with a powerful axe, demonstrates formidable combat prowess, even defeating a dragon single-handedly. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a large monolith block, which creates elevated platforms. These platforms not only aid ranged characters but also give Raider a strategic advantage in aerial attacks.
April 9
⚫︎ FromSoftware released a new trailer introducing Duchess, one of the eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, this spin-off does not include a character creator, opting instead for eight fixed 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 feature bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles, but director Junya Ishizaki clarified in an interview with GameSpot that their inclusion is primarily for gameplay enhancement, not deep lore connections.
February 12
⚫︎ In PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405, director Junya Ishizaki shared that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate procedurally generated environmental elements like volcanoes, swamps, and forests. As reported by GamesRadar, these dynamic terrain changes aim to create unique game worlds for each playthrough.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same
February 2
⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki clarified in an interview with PC Gamer that the roguelike elements in Elden Ring: Nightreign were not added to follow trends but evolved naturally during development. The focus was on condensing the RPG experience into a tighter, more focused loop.
January 31
⚫︎ Kadokawa 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's available on platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan, concluding the Become Lord story that began with the first volume in June 2024.
Read more: Elden Ring: Become Lord II Completes the Comic’s Storyline
January 30
⚫︎ With Elden Ring: Nightreign being one of the most anticipated titles, demand for early access has spiked, attracting scalpers. FromSoftware has started sending out confirmation emails for the limited-space Network Test set for February 11, and listings for test access have already appeared on eBay. Some sellers are using screenshots of these confirmation emails as proof, despite not having access codes yet. The Network Test offers an early hands-on experience with this standalone multiplayer survival action RPG in the Elden Ring universe.
Read more: [Elden Ring Neightreign Network Test Confirmations Sent Out, Immediately Scalped](The Gamer)
January 10
⚫︎ Bandai Namco and FromSoftware 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
January 8
⚫︎ An Elden Ring player known as chickensandwich420 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, as reported by TheGamer. Originally planning to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, the player focused solely on Messmer due to time constraints, citing 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
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will not include the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles, confirmed director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN Japan. While player ghosts will remain, the removal of floor messages stems from the game's session-based design, where each playthrough lasts around 40 minutes. 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
2024
December 17
⚫︎ In an interview with Famitsu, game director Junya Ishizaki revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will include a small 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 previous titles. The game will feature eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories, and a new progression system that unfolds the world across three virtual days. Exploration will be supported by the Spectral Hawk, a companion designed to help players discover shortcuts and navigate the evolving landscape.
Read more: Elden Ring: Nightreign to Feature Some Enemies From the Dark Souls Series
December 17
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will support single-player and three-player co-op modes but will not offer two-player gameplay. Director Junya Ishizaki confirmed in an interview with IGN that the game is designed for solo or trio play, with no option for duos. Players will be able to 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
December 13
⚫︎ Bandai Namco and FromSoftware 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 sometime the following month.
Read more: [Registration for the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN Network Test will open on January 10, 2025.](Elden Ring Official X Account)
