Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative spin-off from FromSoftware, launches May 30, 2025, priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
Before launch, a network test exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will run February 14-17, offering several three-hour play sessions. This isn't a continuous four-day test; participation is limited to specific time slots.
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Times:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
This network test serves as a "preliminary verification test," evaluating the online system's performance and functionality. Bandai Namco aims to enhance Elden Ring Nightreign based on player feedback.
Set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring, Nightreign features cooperative gameplay for up to three players. Players select from eight unique Nightfarers, each with distinct abilities and Ultimates, to battle new threats in the ever-changing Limveld. The game incorporates a three-day-and-night cycle, shrinking the playable area with the Night’s Tide. Each session culminates in a Nightlord battle.
The official description highlights:
Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold. Players choose from eight unique characters, battling in the ever-changing Limveld environment, impacted by a night cycle that shrinks the map. Nightly boss battles await, with victory leading to greater challenges. The final confrontation is against the Nightlord on the third night. Cooperation is key; failure yields relics for character customization and upgrades. Each session offers a unique experience, with shifting enemies, rewards, and map layouts. Sites of Grace provide leveling opportunities, and successful runs grant lasting stat bonuses.
IGN's hands-on preview described Elden Ring Nightreign as "turbocharging" Elden Ring's dungeon crawls into fast-paced speedruns. Further details can be found in IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki. [Link to IGN's interview with Junya Ishizaki] [Link to IGN's hands-on preview]
