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Elden Ring Nightreign is an eagerly awaited spin-off from FromSoftware's acclaimed masterpiece! Dive into the latest news and developments of this exciting new game!

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2025

April 16

⚫︎ As the release date for Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has introduced another playable character, Raider, in a trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). Raider, an aging Viking wielding a formidable axe, demonstrates his prowess by taking down a dragon single-handedly. The trailer also showcases his ability to summon a large monolith block, creating elevated platforms that assist allies—particularly ranged characters—and give Raider a tactical advantage in aerial attacks.

April 9

⚫︎ FromSoftware has unveiled a new trailer featuring Duchess, one of eight predetermined playable characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign forgoes a character creator in favor of eight fixed characters—four of which have been revealed so far.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character [ttpp]

February 14

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate bosses from previous Elden Ring and FromSoftware titles. However, according to director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with GameSpot, these familiar foes are included primarily for gameplay enhancement, rather than lore significance.

February 12

⚫︎ In PC Gamer Magazine Issue 405, director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated environmental elements such as volcanoes, swamps, and forests. As reported by GamesRadar, these dynamic terrain changes ensure that no two playthroughs will be the same.

February 2

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign's roguelike features were not added to follow industry trends, but rather evolved naturally during development, according to director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with PC Gamer. The goal was to condense the RPG experience—exploration, character building, and leveling—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 through platforms like Book Walker and Amazon Japan. This release follows the first volume, which debuted in June 2024, and concludes the Become Lord storyline.

January 30

⚫︎ With Elden Ring: Nightreign ranking as one of the most anticipated games of the year, demand for early access is high—and scalpers are capitalizing on this. As FromSoftware sends out confirmation emails for the limited-space Network Test, scheduled for February 11, listings for test access have appeared on platforms like eBay. Some sellers are using screenshots of confirmation emails as proof, despite not having access to actual codes. The Network Test offers fans an early hands-on experience with Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe. Although a full release date remains unannounced, the test provides a glimpse into FromSoftware's latest gameplay experiment.

January 10

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

January 8

⚫︎ An Elden Ring player known as chickensandwich420 has pledged to fight 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. 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 as a factor.

January

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the iconic player messaging system seen in previous FromSoftware titles, confirmed director Junya Ishizaki in an interview with IGN Japan. While players will still see 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 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.

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In an interview with Famitsu, game director Junya Ishizaki revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will include a few enemies from the Dark Souls series. These additions reflect the chaos brought into the world by the Night King and align with the game’s thematic focus on disruption. Set in a parallel universe, Nightreign allows FromSoftware to reference its previous titles. Ishizaki also disclosed that the game will feature eight distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities and backstories. A new progression system will unfold the world across three virtual days, with each cycle introducing changes to the map, including new events, enemies, and points of interest. Exploration will be aided by the Spectral Hawk, a companion designed to help players discover shortcuts and navigate the evolving landscape.

December 17

⚫︎ Elden Ring: Nightreign will support single-player and three-player co-op modes, but not two-player gameplay. In an interview with IGN, game director Junya Ishizaki confirmed the game is designed for solo or trio play, stating it's one or the other; no duos. Players can team up in groups of three to tackle bosses when the network test launches 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.