Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Confirmed

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 via Steam. This announcement precedes a network test exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, running February 14-17, with specific session times.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Timings:

• 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 network test, described by Bandai Namco as a "preliminary verification test," aims to evaluate the online system's performance.

Elden Ring Nightreign is set in a world parallel to the original Elden Ring, allowing three players to team up as Nightfarers, battling new terrors and exploring a dynamic map to defeat increasingly challenging bosses, culminating in a confrontation with the Nightlord. The game features a three-day-and-night cycle that shrinks the playable area with the approaching Night’s Tide.

The official description highlights:

Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold, in a universe parallel to Elden Ring. Choose from eight unique characters, each with abilities and powerful Ultimates. Journey to Limveld, an ever-changing environment demanding split-second decisions in combat and exploration. Each night ends with a boss fight; victory leads to greater challenges. The third night culminates in a battle against the Nightlord. Cooperation is key; defeat grants relics for character customization. Every session offers a unique experience, with shifting enemies, rewards, and map. Sites of Grace allow leveling up, and successful runs grant lasting stat bonuses. Each session is like an open-air dungeon, providing opportunities for growth. Defeating the Nightlord unravels the story behind each Nightfarer.

IGN's hands-on preview described Elden Ring 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. [ttpp]