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Elden Ring Nightreign News

Elden Ring Nightreign is an eagerly anticipated spin-off from FromSoftware, the creators of the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. Dive into the latest updates and developments for this exciting new game!

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Elden Ring Nightreign News

2025

April 16

⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has introduced a new playable character, Raider, through a captivating trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). Raider, portrayed as an experienced Viking wielding a formidable axe, demonstrates his prowess by single-handedly defeating a dragon. The trailer also showcases his unique ability to summon a large monolith block, creating elevated platforms that aid allies, particularly those with ranged capabilities, and enhance his own aerial combat strategy.

April 9

⚫︎ FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer for Duchess, one of eight pre-determined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign forgoes a character creator, opting instead for a selection of eight distinct characters, with four already revealed.

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. However, director Junya Ishizaki, in an interview with GameSpot, emphasized that these familiar foes are included mainly for gameplay enhancement, rather than lore significance.

February 12

⚫︎ In PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405, director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate procedurally generated environments such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic terrain changes aim to ensure that each playthrough offers a unique experience, as reported by GamesRadar.

February 2

⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki clarified in an interview with PC Gamer that the roguelike elements in Elden Ring: Nightreign were not added to chase trends, but evolved naturally during development. The focus was on condensing the RPG experience—exploration, character building, and leveling—into a more streamlined and engaging loop.

January 31

⚫︎ Kadokawa has released Elden Ring: Become Lord II, the concluding volume of the full-color visual comic series. Available for 3,300 yen (approximately $21.45) on platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan, this release follows the first volume, which debuted in June 2024, and wraps up the Become Lord storyline.

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

January 30

⚫︎ With Elden Ring: Nightreign being one of the most anticipated titles of the year, demand for early access is soaring—and scalpers are capitalizing on it. FromSoftware has begun sending out confirmation emails for its limited-space Network Test, set for February 11. Already, listings for test access have surfaced on platforms like eBay, with some sellers using screenshots of the confirmation emails as proof, despite not yet possessing actual codes. The Network Test offers fans an early glimpse into Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe, although a full release date remains unannounced.

January 10

⚫︎ Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have opened registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign closed network test, which will run from February 14 to 16 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

January 8

⚫︎ A dedicated Elden Ring player, known as chickensandwich420, has pledged to battle Messmer from the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC daily with a different weapon, without taking a single hit, until the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Originally intending to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, the player narrowed their focus to Messmer due to time constraints, as reported by TheGamer.

January

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN Japan, director Junya Ishizaki confirmed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the iconic player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles. Although players will still see the ghosts of others, the ability to leave floor messages—used for guidance, humor, or deception—has been removed due to the game's session-based design. Each playthrough in Nightreign lasts approximately 40 minutes, and the team felt there wouldn't be sufficient time for players to engage with messages. Set in the procedurally generated realm of Limveld, Nightreign adopts a roguelike format with a three-day progression system and supports co-op gameplay for up to three players.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In an interview with Famitsu, game director Junya Ishizaki revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate a few 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 past titles. Ishizaki also introduced eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories. A new progression system will unfold over three virtual days, introducing map changes, new events, enemies, and points of interest. The Spectral Hawk companion will assist players in discovering shortcuts and navigating the evolving landscape.

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 title is designed specifically for solo or trio play, stating it's one or the other, with no option for duos. Players will be able to team up in groups of three to tackle bosses during the network test launching in early 2025.

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, 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)