The unforgiving world of Bandai Namco and FromSoftware‘s Elden Ring is set to be expanded with the standalone, multiplayer co-op experience that is Elden Ring Nightreign, and we finally know when our journey into Limveld can begin. The game will be launching on May 30 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
The spinoff challenges players with co-op multiplayer PvE combat against a harsh and unforgiving world. Teaming up in squads of three – or daring to go solo – players must choose one of eight Nightfarers, each with different abilities, to outlast a three day-and-night cycle.
Players must make split-second decisions about combat and exploration across a map that can fluctuate with different biomes, weapons, and enemies in order to become stronger, and outrun the encroaching circle of fire to be able to take on terrifying bosses at the end of each day. This culminates on the third day, where if players were successful in surviving the nights, must take on one of the Nightlords – new bosses for the game.
Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the Elden Ring universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customise and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.
In addition to the release date, the details about the Elden Ring Nightreign network test has also dropped. As Bandai Namco shared: “This large-scale Network Stress Test is designed to evaluate various aspects of the online system’s functionality and performance. We are looking forward to your cooperation to make Elden Ring Nightreign even better.”
Invited players will be able to jump in on:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET / 7pm-10pm SGT
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET / 11am-2pm SGT (Feb 15)
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET / 3am-6am SGT (Feb 16)
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET / 7pm-10pm SGT
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET / 11am-2pm SGT (Feb 17)
Elden Ring Nightreign Editions
For any player who pre-orders Elden Ring Nightreign, you will be getting the bonus gesture, It’s Raining. As for those willing to shell out a little more, you can get the:
Deluxe Edition
- Main Game
- Future DLC
- Digital Artbook
- Mini Soundtrack
Seekers Edition
- Main Game
- Future DLC
- Digital Artbook
- Mini Soundtrack
- SteelBook (PlayStation 5)
Collector’s Edition
- Main Game
- Future DLC
- Hard-cover Artbook
- Digital Soundtrack
- SteelBook (PlayStation 5)
- Statue of Wylder (25 cm)
- 8 Nightfarer Cards
There is also a limited edition 1:1 Wylder Helmet replica available to grab from Bandai Namco. This will be limited to 9,999 pieces worldwide. Elden Ring Nightreign will launch on May 30 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
