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We’ll be diving deep into Elden Ring: Nightreign — not just here on the site, but also through dedicated coverage on our YouTube channel. From session mechanics to class synergies, expect detailed breakdowns and no-nonsense reviews coming your way. Elden Ring: Nightreign officially launches on May 30, 2025. However, due to time zone differences, some players will gain access earlier.
Console (PlayStation & Xbox):
- Unlocks at midnight local time on May 30.
PC (Steam):
- Global release at midnight CEST on May 30.
Key Time Zones:
- PDT: Console – May 29, 9:00 PM | PC – May 29, 3:00 PM
- EDT: Console – May 30, 12:00 AM | PC – May 29, 6:00 PM
- BST: Console – May 30, 12:00 AM | PC – May 29, 11:00 PM
- CEST: Console & PC – May 30, 12:00 AM
- JST: Console – May 30, 12:00 AM | PC – May 30, 7:00 AM
Preloads are available 48 hours before the respective release times on all platforms.
Nightreign Gameplay Structure and Mechanics
Nightreign is a cooperative roguelike set in Limveld, a procedurally generated version of Elden Ring’s Limgrave. Players, known as Nightfarers, can team up in groups of up to three or play solo. Each session spans three in-game nights, culminating in a boss battle. The game features a shrinking play area, adding pressure to progress efficiently.
Character Classes and Abilities
Players can choose from eight predefined classes, each with unique abilities and ultimate attacks. Archetypes from the original Elden Ring inspire these classes. The game emphasizes team synergy, with certain classes complementing each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Nightreign Gameplay Design Explained
Nightreign focuses on repeatable sessions rather than an open world. Each session begins at dusk and concludes at the end of the third in-game night. Enemy placements, environmental hazards, and loot are procedurally generated each time. This format encourages replayability and coordination rather than solo farming.
No Crossplay at Launch
Cross-platform play is not available at launch. If you’re playing on Steam, you can only team up with other Steam users. The same restriction applies to PlayStation and Xbox.
Limited PvP
While Nightreign is primarily cooperative, there is a light competitive element. Teams may encounter each other and compete for shared objectives, but direct PvP is not part of the core loop.
Visual and Technical Specs
Built on the same engine as the base game, Nightreign maintains the visual fidelity of Elden Ring while reducing overall world size per session. Frame rate caps vary by platform, with 60 FPS performance mode on PS5 and Series X, and an unlocked frame rate on PC.
What to Expect from Our Coverage of Elden Ring Nightreign
We’ll be exploring every system — from class balance to late-game boss difficulty — in upcoming articles and video analysis. Expect a mix of hands-on impressions, theorycrafting, and practical tips. For more reviews and news, stay tuned to our website.
Pricing and Editions
- Standard Edition: Priced at $39.99 USD / €39.99 EUR, available digitally across platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Deluxe Edition: Priced at $54.99 USD / €54.99 EUR, this edition includes the base game, additional DLC (to be released post-launch), a digital artbook, and a mini soundtrack.
- Collector’s Edition: Priced at $199.99 USD / €199.99 EUR, it comprises the physical game (disc for consoles, voucher for PC), a 25 cm Wylder statue, SteelBook case, 40-page hardcover artbook, eight Nightfarer cards, digital soundtrack, and additional DLC.
