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 (Steam).

Before launch, a network test exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will run February 14-17, offering five three-hour sessions to assess online functionality. Session times are:

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 "preliminary verification test" allows selected players to experience a portion of the game. Bandai Namco aims to evaluate the online system's performance and functionality.

Set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring, Nightreign features three-player cooperative gameplay. Players, as Nightfarers, battle new threats, explore a dynamic map, and confront increasingly difficult bosses, culminating in a fight against the Nightlord. The game features a three-day-and-night cycle that significantly alters gameplay.

Here's an official summary:

Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold. Players choose from eight unique characters, each with distinct abilities and Ultimates. The ever-changing Limveld environment demands quick decisions during combat and exploration, impacted by the Night’s Tide which shrinks the playable area. Nightly boss battles await, with victory leading to greater challenges. The final night's confrontation with the Nightlord concludes each session. Defeat yields relics for character customization and upgrades. Each session offers a unique experience due to the ever-shifting enemies, rewards, and map. Sites of Grace provide leveling opportunities, and successful runs grant lasting stat bonuses.

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. [Link to IGN interview would go here]