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 exciting new adventure is set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring.

Before launch, a network test will run on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S from February 14th to 17th, offering several three-hour play sessions. These sessions are designed to stress-test the online functionality and gather player feedback.

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

In Elden Ring Nightreign, three players team up as Nightfarers, battling new terrors and exploring the ever-changing Limveld map. The game features a three-day-and-night cycle, with increasingly challenging bosses culminating in a final confrontation with the Nightlord on the third night. Each night shrinks the playable map with the encroaching Night’s Tide.

The official description highlights key features:

Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold in a parallel universe. Choose from eight unique characters, each with distinct abilities and powerful Ultimates. Limveld, a dynamic environment, demands split-second decisions in combat and exploration. Defeat powerful bosses each night to progress, facing the Nightlord on the third night. Cooperation is key; combine abilities for success. Failure yields relics for character customization and upgrades. Each session is unique, with shifting enemies, rewards, and map layouts. Sites of Grace offer leveling opportunities, and successful runs grant lasting stat bonuses.

IGN’s hands-on experience with an early build described Elden Ring Nightreign as a “propulsive, slash ‘n’ dash speedrun” version of Elden Ring’s cautious dungeon crawls. For more insights, check out IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki. [ttpp]