"Elden Ring Nightreign: Latest Updates"

Elden Ring Nightreign is an eagerly anticipated spin-off from FromSoftware, building on the success of their latest masterpiece. Dive into the latest updates and developments of 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 unveiled a new trailer on April 15 via X, introducing Raider, a playable character with a unique twist. An aging Viking wielding a formidable axe, Raider's heavy-hitting combat prowess was on full display, including an awe-inspiring feat of taking down a dragon solo. The trailer also showcased his ability to summon a monolith block, creating strategic platforms for allies, particularly those using ranged attacks, while enhancing his own aerial combat tactics.

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

April 9

⚫︎ FromSoftware released a trailer introducing Duchess, one of eight fixed playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign forgoes a character creator, opting instead for eight predetermined 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. In an interview with GameSpot, director Junya Ishizaki emphasized that these familiar foes are included primarily for gameplay enhancement, rather than 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

⚫︎ 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. These dynamic terrain changes aim to ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, as reported by GamesRadar.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Procedurally Generated Maps Guarantee No Two Playthroughs Are the Same (Game8)

February 2

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign's roguelike elements were not added to follow trends, but emerged naturally during development, according to director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with PC Gamer. The goal was to condense the RPG experience into a more 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 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, following the first volume from June 2024.

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

January 30

⚫︎ As Elden Ring: Nightreign ranks among the year's most anticipated titles, scalpers are already capitalizing on the high demand for early access. FromSoftware has started sending out confirmation emails for the limited-space Network Test on February 11, but listings for test access have appeared on eBay, with sellers using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof. The Network Test offers an early hands-on experience with Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign 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 (Gematsu)

January 8

⚫︎ An Elden Ring player, known as chickensandwich420, has committed to fighting Messmer from the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC every day with a different weapon and without taking a hit, until Elden Ring: Nightreign launches. The player initially planned to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games but chose to focus solely on Messmer due to time constraints, especially with 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 iconic player messaging system seen in previous FromSoftware titles, as confirmed by director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN Japan. While player ghosts will still be visible, the ability to leave messages on the floor has been removed due to the game's session-based structure, where each playthrough lasts about 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 (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 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. 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 will assist players in exploring 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 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 when the network test launches 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 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)