The Lands Between just got a lot more chaotic—and we’re here for it. FromSoftware dropped a golden needle of news today: Elden Ring Nightreign, the long-rumored cooperative spin-off, launches May 30, 2025. Grab your summoning signs and two friends, because this isn’t your Tarnished’s Elden Ring.
What’s Nightreign About?
Imagine your favorite Elden Ring zone, Limgrave, but twisted into a roguelike survival gauntlet where daylight is your enemy under the name Limveld. Teams of three or solo players battle through a three-day cycle in a procedurally generated map that shrinks like a battle royale arena. By nightfall? Boss fights escalate until you face one of eight Nightlords—and yes, leaks suggest some might be familiar faces from Dark Souls lore.
Story Context: A Shattered Legacy
The official site confirms Nightreign is a parallel timeline where the Empyreans failed to repair the Elden Ring, plunging the Lands Between into eternal twilight. Players are “Kinless Tarnished” cursed to relive the same three days until they slay a Nightlord.
Key Features to Scream About
- Class Warfare Done Right: Pick from eight classes with unique stat trees. No more respeccing—just pure, unrelenting specialization.
- Speedrun-Friendly Progression: A streamlined leveling system means less time menu-diving and more time dodging deathblights.
- Nostalgia Bombs: Rumor has it a certain lightning-wielding dragon-slaying knight from Dark Souls III might be lurking as a boss.
Price & Platforms
At $40, Nightreign is a steal for what’s essentially Elden Ring meets Left 4 Dead in a cursed blender. Pre-orders are now available for the Standard ($39.99), Deluxe ($54.99), or Collector’s Edition ($199.99) of ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®.
Preorders & Bonuses
- Physical Editions (PS5/Xbox Series X): Includes a steelbook case featuring haunting art of the Nightlords.
- Digital Editions: Unlock the Golden Summoning Bell talisman—a cosmetic that makes your summon sign glow like a Erdtree sapling.
- All Versions: Day-one access to a ”Nightreign Armor Set” inspired by the game’s shadowy aesthetic.
But Wait—There’s More!
FromSoft isn’t done yet. Nightreign will receive a DLC expansion available as a one-time purchase, introducing new characters, formidable bosses, and enhanced biome elements. This DLC is included with the Deluxe and Collector’s Editions.
And in a shocking twist, Nightreign’s six-month turnaround from announcement to launch suggests Miyazaki’s team has been cooking this chaos feast way longer than we realized.
A lot of YouTubers have played Nightreign for some hours and released videos about their experience. You might want to check out the latest releases from sources like VaatiVidya or Fextralife even though they are both based on the same footage provided by Bandai Namco.
Final Verdict: Nightreign looks like the perfect mix of panic-inducing co-op and FromSoftware’s signature “why is everything trying to kill me?!” charm. Mark your calendars—May 30th is when we either become Elden Lords… or die spectacularly trying.
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