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 five three-hour sessions to evaluate online functionality. These sessions are not continuous throughout the four days.
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 test, according to Bandai Namco, is a "preliminary verification" focusing on online system performance.
Set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring, Nightreign features three-player cooperative gameplay. Players, as Nightfarers, battle new enemies, explore a dynamic map, and confront increasingly difficult bosses, culminating in a fight against the Nightlord. The game features a three-day-and-night cycle that significantly alters gameplay.
Here's an official summary:
Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold. Choose from eight unique characters, each with distinct abilities and Ultimates. Explore Limveld, a constantly evolving environment, where the Night’s Tide shrinks the map. Confront powerful bosses at the end of each night, with victory leading to greater challenges. The final confrontation with the Nightlord occurs on the third night. Cooperation is key, and even defeat yields relics for character customization and upgrades. Each session offers a unique experience due to the ever-changing enemies, rewards, and map. Sites of Grace provide leveling opportunities, and successful runs grant lasting stat bonuses.
IGN's hands-on preview described Nightreign as "turbocharg[ing] the cautious dungeon crawls of Elden Ring into propulsive, slash ‘n’ dash speedruns." Further details can be found in IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki. Check out IGN's hands-on preview of Elden Ring Nightreign for more information.
