Discover the latest updates on Elden Ring Nightreign, including the potential addition of a two-player option and the introduction of the seventh Nightfarer. Learn what the development team has planned for post-launch.
Elden Ring Nightreign Ramping Up Towards Release
Possible Two-Player Option for Post-Launch
Exciting news for fans of Elden Ring Nightreign: the game may introduce a two-player co-op option in future updates. In a recent IGN interview on May 23, Director Junya Ishizaki admitted that the team had initially overlooked the possibility of a duo play mode during development.
Currently, Elden Ring Nightreign supports solo play and three-player co-op, automatically matchmaking a third player for duos. Ishizaki emphasized the game's focus on three-player co-op and the traditional solo experience beloved by Souls fans, which led to the oversight of two-player gameplay. He expressed regret for this and shared that the team is actively considering adding a two-player option post-launch.
"So in putting all our efforts into that aspect, we kind of overlooked and neglected the duos aspect, but this is something that we are looking at and considering for post-launch support as well," he stated.
Difference Between Playing Solo and Trio
While Elden Ring Nightreign does not yet support native two-player co-op, players can opt for solo play if three-player co-op is not their preference. The game's design centers around three players, raising questions about difficulty adjustments for solo players. Ishizaki clarified that although the game is structured for trios, players often explore and act independently.
He elaborated, "So solo play is generally encouraged and is a natural part of the game loop, but also in general for those solo players — and this might be something that's difficult to notice in multiplayer — but the activeness and aggressiveness of enemies towards any one single player has been adjusted so that you don't find yourself in any unreasonable multi-foe fights."
Recognizing the increased challenge of solo play without teammates for revival, the team introduced a self-revive feature scattered throughout the map, providing solo players with more opportunities to continue their journey.
Executor Character Trailer
As Elden Ring Nightreign approaches its release, FromSoftware unveiled the seventh Nightfarer, Executor, in a Twitter (X) post on May 26. Described as a "condemned warrior who wields a cursed katana blade," Executor was previously featured in the game’s 10-minute overview trailer.
Now, FromSoftware has dedicated a character trailer to Executor, detailing his unique abilities and his role in navigating the world of Limveld. Executor's passive ability, Tenacity, boosts his performance when cleansed from status effects. His character skill, Cursed Sword, allows him to enter a special stance to deflect incoming attacks. Additionally, his Ultimate Art, Aspects of the Crucible: Beast, transforms him into a Primordial Beast, enabling him to devastate the battlefield.
Global Release Timings Revealed
FromSoftware announced the official global release schedule for Elden Ring Nightreign via Twitter (X) on May 23. Players can refer to the post for precise launch times in their regions.
Notably, there might be a few hours' difference between the release times for console and PC versions in certain locations. For instance, in the PDT timezone, the PC version will be available on May 29 at 3:00 PM, six hours before the console version. Pre-loading will be available 48 hours before the game's launch on all platforms, allowing players to download and start playing immediately upon release.
With less than a week until its launch, FromSoftware is intensifying efforts to ensure a smooth rollout. Elden Ring Nightreign is set to release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on the game by checking out our dedicated article below!
