"Elden Ring: Nightreign Update Released"

Dive into the latest updates and developments of the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign, an upcoming spin-off from FromSoftware's acclaimed series. Here's all you need to know about this thrilling new addition to the Elden Ring universe!

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Elden Ring Nightreign News

2025

April 16

⚫︎ As the release of Elden Ring: Nightreign draws near, FromSoftware has excited fans by unveiling a new playable character, Raider, in a captivating trailer released on April 15 via Twitter (X). This aging Viking wields a formidable axe and 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—especially those with ranged abilities—and give Raider a strategic advantage for aerial attacks.

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

April 9

⚫︎ A new trailer has introduced Duchess, one of the eight predetermined characters in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Unlike its predecessor, Nightreign does not feature a character creator, instead opting for eight distinct characters, four of which have been revealed so far.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals New Duchess Character (Game Rant)

February 14

⚫︎ Fans of FromSoftware's titles will be thrilled to learn that Elden Ring: Nightreign will bring back bosses from previous Elden Ring and Dark Souls games. However, director Junya Ishizaki has advised fans not to read too deeply into the lore implications, explaining in a GameSpot interview that their inclusion is primarily for enhancing gameplay.

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 revealed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will feature procedurally generated environments including volcanoes, swamps, and forests. These dynamic elements are intended to ensure that no two playthroughs of the game will ever be the same, according to GamesRadar.

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

February 2

⚫︎ Director Junya Ishizaki clarified in a recent issue of PC Gamer that the roguelike elements in Elden Ring: Nightreign were not added to follow industry trends but rather developed organically 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 the second and final volume of the full-color visual comic series, Elden Ring: Become Lord II, priced at 3,300 yen (approximately $21.45). Available on platforms such as Book Walker and Amazon Japan, this volume concludes the Become Lord storyline, following the debut of the first volume in June 2024.

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

January 30

⚫︎ With Elden Ring: Nightreign being one of the most eagerly awaited games of the year, the demand for early access has led to scalping. FromSoftware has started sending out confirmation emails for the limited-space Network Test, scheduled for February 11. Listings for test access have already appeared on eBay, with some sellers using screenshots of confirmation emails to attempt to profit, despite not having actual codes. The Network Test offers fans an early glimpse into Nightreign, a standalone multiplayer survival action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe.

Read more: Elden Ring Neightreign Network Test Confirmations Sent Out, Immediately Scalped (The Gamer)

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.

Read more: Elden Ring Nightreign closed network test registration now available(Gematsu)

January 8

⚫︎ An Elden Ring enthusiast, chickensandwich420, has pledged to battle Messmer from the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC every day with a different weapon—and without taking any damage—until Elden Ring: Nightreign is released. Originally, the plan was to cycle through bosses from all FromSoftware games, but time constraints due to the player's final year of university led to a focus solely on Messmer.

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

⚫︎ In an interview with IGN Japan, director Junya Ishizaki confirmed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will not include the player messaging system from previous FromSoftware titles. While player ghosts will still be visible, the ability to leave floor messages has been removed due to the game's session-based structure, where each playthrough lasts around 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(https://www.pcgamesn.com/elden-ring-nightreign/message-system)

2024

December 17

⚫︎ In an interview with Famitsu, game director Junya Ishizaki disclosed that Elden Ring: Nightreign will incorporate a select number of enemies from the Dark Souls series. This inclusion reflects the thematic disruption caused by the Night King and allows FromSoftware to pay homage to its past works. The game features eight unique playable characters, each with their own abilities and backstories, and a new progression system that unfolds the world over three virtual days. The Spectral Hawk, a new companion, 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. Game director Junya Ishizaki confirmed to IGN that the game is tailored for solo or trio play, with no option for duos. Players can 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 have officially announced that registration for the Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test will commence on January 10, 2025. The test will be accessible 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)