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Elden Ring: Nightreign

Elden Ring: Nightreign

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Release Date: May 30, 2025

RPG, TPP, Fantasy, Co-op, Action RPG, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

A spin-off of the best-selling Elden Ring, offering action RPG and extraction game mechanics similar to Dark and Darker. Elden Ring: Nightreign allows for singleplayer, but was made primarily for online co-op for up to 3 people. The main goal of the game is to survive a 3-day cycle featuring boss fights.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.1

OpenCritic

8.2

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Elden Ring: Nightreign is a spin-off of the best-selling Elden Ring souls game. The game was developed by FromSoftware studio, and its release was handled by Bandai Namco Entertainment. This time, the authors prepared an action RPG with gameplay ideas reminiscent of extraction games like Dark and Darker or Dungeonborne.

Gameplay

In Elden Ring: Nightreign we view the events from a third-person perspective (TPP). The game provides us with characters varied in terms of combat skills.

During the game, we traverse Limveld and fight against opponents, collecting better equipment along the way. As we progress, the map gradually becomes smaller, and as the night draws to a close, we come face to face with a powerful boss.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Xbox One

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

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Xbox Series X/S

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Elden Ring: Nightreign
Elden Ring: Nightreign

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8.5
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ReviewElden Ring: Nightreign

Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in

Elden Ring: Nightreign offers a fast-paced gameplay and a return to the kind of raw challenge I’ve come to love in soulslikes. And that’s exactly what I wanted, the more time I spent with Nightreign, the more I found myself enjoying it.

Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in
Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in
Reviewed by:
Reviewed on:
PlayStation 5 PlayStation 5
Review date:
May 28, 2025
Originals

May 1, 2025

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Originals

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News

Always running out of inventory space in Elden Ring Nightreign? We have some tips on what to keep and what to drop

Always running out of inventory space in Elden Ring Nightreign? We have some tips on what to keep and what to drop

Inventory management in Elden Ring Nightreign can be troublesome at first, so we have some tips for you on items worth your attention.

How to

Filip Melzacki

June 10, 2025

Always running out of inventory space in Elden Ring Nightreign? We have some tips on what to keep and what to drop
Journal in Elden Ring Nightreign covers more than just lore

Journal in Elden Ring Nightreign covers more than just lore

Reading and completing the Journal in Elden Ring Nightreign carries more tangible rewards than just learning the plot.

How to

Filip Melzacki

June 6, 2025

Journal in Elden Ring Nightreign covers more than just lore
Elden Ring Nightreign: Tier list of the best character classes

Elden Ring Nightreign: Tier list of the best character classes

There are 8 classes to choose from in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Each of them is useful. However, this tier list's aim is to show which characters are more versatile and which are not.

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Dawid Lubczynski

June 6, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign: Tier list of the best character classes
Understanding Recluse's Magic Cocktail in Elden Ring Nightreign is a real nut to crack. However, it's worth finding out how it works

Understanding Recluse's Magic Cocktail in Elden Ring Nightreign is a real nut to crack. However, it's worth finding out how it works

Recluse's Magic Cocktail in Elden Ring: Nightreign is an ability that is as versatile as it is lethal, not only to opponents, but also to players' memories. However, it is worth fully understanding it, as it offers great help.

How to

Dawid Lubczynski

June 5, 2025

Understanding Recluse's Magic Cocktail in Elden Ring Nightreign is a real nut to crack. However, it's worth finding out how it works
Elden Ring: Nightreign with 3.5 million players in 5 days. FromSoftware announces further development of the game

Elden Ring: Nightreign with 3.5 million players in 5 days. FromSoftware announces further development of the game

FromSoftware thanks players for their commitment to fighting Nightlords. Elden Ring: Nightreign is setting new popularity records and is bracing for the arrival of various new features.

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Peter Doron

June 3, 2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign with 3.5 million players in 5 days. FromSoftware announces further development of the game
Guardian's ultimate in Elden Ring Nightreign can do more than you think. The right way to use it isn't that obvious

Guardian's ultimate in Elden Ring Nightreign can do more than you think. The right way to use it isn't that obvious

Guardian in Elden Ring: Nightreign is not just a tank. His ultimate ability can change the fate of the battle in other ways as well.

How to

Dawid Lubczynski

June 3, 2025

Guardian's ultimate in Elden Ring Nightreign can do more than you think. The right way to use it isn't that obvious
Cord End is the biggest mystery of Nightreign.  No one seems to know what it does

Cord End is the biggest mystery of Nightreign. No one seems to know what it does

Mystery lies in the core of souls games and Elden Ring Nightreign is no different. Many fans wonder what Cord End is for, yet it's purpose is unknown. However, here you will find some interesting theories that can give you an idea what to look for.

How to

Aleksander Kartasinski

June 2, 2025

Cord End is the biggest mystery of Nightreign. No one seems to know what it does
FromSoftware's big mistake has been fixed. Elden Ring: Nightreign now has two-players mode thanks to a mod

FromSoftware's big mistake has been fixed. Elden Ring: Nightreign now has two-players mode thanks to a mod

It took modder LukeYui a mere 2 days to add the missing two-player mode to Elden Ring: Nightreign.

Files and Mods

Adrian Werner

June 1, 2025

FromSoftware's big mistake has been fixed. Elden Ring: Nightreign now has two-players mode thanks to a mod
Elden Ring Nightreign takes a page out of Sekiro's book: solo mode patch arrives next week

Elden Ring Nightreign takes a page out of Sekiro's book: solo mode patch arrives next week

Playing Elden Ring Nightreign solo is not recommended. Thankfully, FromSoftware recognizes this and is introducing a Sekiro-inspired patch next week.

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Matt Buckley

May 30, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign takes a page out of Sekiro's book: solo mode patch arrives next week
How to change skins in Elden Ring Nightreign. Be fashionable

How to change skins in Elden Ring Nightreign. Be fashionable

Multiplayer without skins? This is almost unacceptable. So, Elden Ring Nightreign offers you some customization options. How to get access to them?

How to

Agnes Adamus

May 30, 2025

How to change skins in Elden Ring Nightreign. Be fashionable

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Elden Ring: Nightreign Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 580, 30 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-11500 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX Vega 56, 30 GB HDD, Windows 11.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Elden Ring: Nightreign Video Game.

8.5
great

ReviewElden Ring: Nightreign

Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in

Elden Ring: Nightreign offers a fast-paced gameplay and a return to the kind of raw challenge I’ve come to love in soulslikes. And that’s exactly what I wanted, the more time I spent with Nightreign, the more I found myself enjoying it.

Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in
Elden Ring: Nightreign review: An experiment that completely hooked me in
Reviewed by:
Reviewed on:
PlayStation 5 PlayStation 5
Review date:
May 28, 2025
8.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 83% of Critics. There are 151 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Screen Rant: 9 / 10 by Chris Carter

Elden Ring Nightreign is an "all-stars" imagining

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GameLuster: 8 / 10 by Mateusz Niewierowski

It may be missing some build depth or profoundness, but to have a bite-sized piece of Elden Ring that I can jump into whenever I want is a treasure worth the price.

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GideonsGaming: by Joseph Pugh

Nightreign isn’t even a full-priced game, and I’ve already put over 100 fun-filled hours into it, with more to come. The way Nightreign blends the replayability of a rogue-lite game with the skillful nature you come to expect of a FromSoft game is nothing short of amazing.

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82%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (84,095)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Combat: Players appreciate the excellent combat mechanics, with movesets and fighting styles reminiscent of previous FromSoftware titles, providing a satisfying experience.
  • Fun Boss Encounters: The bosses are noted for being beautifully designed and challenging, offering a sense of accomplishment upon defeat.
  • Loot Variety: Many users mentioned that loot and consumables are varied and useful, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • Unique Gameplay Loop: The game features a fast-paced gameplay loop with meaningful quests and relic customization, keeping players engaged.
  • Visuals and Soundtrack: The graphics and original soundtrack received praise, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Cooperative Experience: Playing with friends or in a coordinated team adds a thrilling layer to the gameplay, making it more enjoyable.

The main cons of the game

  • Technical Issues: Some players experienced crashes and performance issues, particularly with newer graphics cards, affecting gameplay.
  • Difficult Reviving System: The method of reviving teammates by attacking them is considered tedious and frustrating, especially during boss fights.
  • Limited Communication Tools: The absence of in-game voice chat or effective pinging systems makes coordinating with random players difficult, leading to chaotic experiences.
  • Difficulty Scaling: Solo players find the game significantly harder due to the design being heavily focused on teamwork, making progress challenging without a dedicated group.
  • Repetitive Content: Many reviews highlighted the lack of new content, with several bosses and environments recycled from Elden Ring, leading to a sense of repetitiveness.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Duo Mode: Players expressed a desire for a two-player cooperative option, as the current design requires three players, making it difficult for those who only have one friend to play with.
  • Cross-Play: The lack of cross-platform play is seen as a drawback, limiting matchmaking options and player base longevity.
  • Voice Chat: Many users emphasized the need for in-game voice chat to facilitate communication during cooperative gameplay, especially in a game that heavily relies on teamwork.
  • More Randomization: Players want additional boss variations and randomized elements to improve replayability and keep the experience fresh.
  • Improved Difficulty Scaling: Users suggested that the game should have better difficulty scaling to accommodate solo players or those with varying skill levels.

Summary

  • Overall, while ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN shows promise with its engaging combat and cooperative gameplay, it faces significant criticism regarding technical issues, communication limitations, and a lack of content diversity. Many players recommend it primarily for those who can enjoy it with friends, while others suggest waiting for updates and improvements before diving in.

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