Elden Ring Nightreign is an exciting upcoming spin-off of FromSoftware's acclaimed masterpiece! Dive into the latest news and developments to stay updated on this highly anticipated game.
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Elden Ring Nightreign News
2025
April 16
⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has introduced another playable character, Raider, in a captivating trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). Raider is depicted as an aging Viking armed with a formidable axe, demonstrating his prowess by taking down a dragon single-handedly. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a massive monolith block, creating elevated platforms that not only aid ranged characters but also give Raider a tactical advantage for aerial attacks.
April 9
⚫︎ FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer featuring Duchess, one of the eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign opts for a set of fixed characters instead of a customizable protagonist, with four characters revealed so far.
Read more: [Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character](Game Rant)
February 14
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature iconic bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles, but according to director Junya Ishizaki in a GameSpot interview, their inclusion is primarily for gameplay enhancement, not lore depth.
February 12
⚫︎ In PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405, director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate procedurally generated environments like volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic terrain changes aim to ensure that no two playthroughs are identical, as reported by GamesRadar.
Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same
February 2
⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign's roguelike elements were not added to follow trends, but emerged naturally from the development process, according to director Junya Ishizaki in PC Gamer. The goal was to condense the RPG experience into a more focused gameplay loop.
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 on platforms such as Book Walker and Amazon Japan, concluding the Become Lord storyline 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 ranking high on the list of most anticipated games, the demand for early access is soaring, attracting scalpers. FromSoftware has started sending out confirmation emails for its limited-space Network Test, set for February 11. However, listings for test access have already appeared on eBay, with some sellers using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof, despite not yet having access to actual codes. The Network Test offers a sneak peek into Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set 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 have opened registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign closed network test, scheduled 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 has vowed to battle 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. Initially planning to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, the player decided to focus solely on Messmer due to time constraints and 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 feature the beloved player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles, according to director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN Japan. While players will still encounter the ghosts of others, the ability to leave floor messages has been removed due to 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 select number of enemies from the Dark Souls series, reflecting the chaos introduced by the Night King and aligning with the game’s theme of disruption. Set in a parallel universe, Nightreign allows FromSoftware to reference its past titles. The game features eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories, and a new progression system that unfolds over three virtual days, altering the map with new events, enemies, and points of interest. Exploration is aided 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 offer single-player and three-player co-op modes but will not support two-player gameplay, as confirmed by game director Junya Ishizaki in an IGN interview. The title is designed specifically 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 set for 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 have officially announced that registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test will open on January 10, 2025. The test will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and is 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)
