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 detailed below. Note that access isn't continuous throughout the four days.
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 and functionality.
Set in a world parallel to the original Elden Ring, Elden Ring Nightreign allows three players to team up as Nightfarers, battling new terrors, exploring a dynamic map, and confronting increasingly challenging bosses, culminating in a showdown against the Nightlord. The game features a three-day-and-night cycle that significantly impacts gameplay.Here's an official description:
Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold in a universe parallel to Elden Ring. Choose from eight unique characters, each with distinct abilities and powerful Ultimates. Journey through Limveld, an ever-changing environment, where combat and exploration demand split-second decisions, challenged by a night cycle that shrinks the playable area with the encroaching Night’s Tide. Each night ends with a powerful boss battle; victory unlocks greater challenges. The third night culminates in a confrontation with the Nightlord. While solo play is possible, cooperation is key. Combine unique abilities for optimal results. Defeat isn't the end; unsuccessful runs grant relics for character customization and upgrades. Elden Ring Nightreign offers a unique, ever-shifting experience; enemies, rewards, and Limveld itself evolve with each session. Explore to uncover powerful weapons and Rune rewards. Sites of Grace provide opportunities to level up and gain crucial power. Each session-based adventure is like an open-air dungeon, offering opportunities to earn lasting stat bonuses. Defeating the Nightlord unravels the story behind each Nightfarer.
IGN’s hands-on experience with an early build described Elden Ring Nightreign as “turbocharg[ing] the cautious dungeon crawls of Elden Ring into propulsive, slash ‘n’ dash speedruns.” For more details, check out IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki.
