Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Confirmed

Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone co-op 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 3-hour sessions to evaluate online functionality. These sessions are not continuous throughout the four days.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Times:

• February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET; 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
• February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
• February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET; 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET

This test, according to Bandai Namco, is a "preliminary verification test" to assess online system performance.

Set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring, Nightreign features three-player co-op. Players select from eight unique Nightfarers, each with distinct abilities and Ultimates, to battle new threats in the ever-changing Limveld. The game incorporates a three-day-and-night cycle, shrinking the playable area with the "Night's Tide." Each night culminates in a boss fight, with victory leading to greater challenges. Defeating the Nightlord on the third night is the ultimate goal.

The official description highlights:

Elden Ring Nightreign begins at the Roundtable Hold. Players choose from eight unique characters, each with powerful Ultimates. Limveld, the ever-changing environment, demands split-second decisions during combat and exploration. The Night's Tide shrinks the map each night, leading to a final boss fight. Failure yields relics for character customization and upgrades. Each session offers a unique experience, with shifting enemies, rewards, and map layouts. Sites of Grace provide leveling opportunities and lasting stat bonuses. Every run contributes to defeating the Nightlord and uncovering the Nightfarers' stories.

IGN's hands-on preview described Nightreign as "turbocharging" Elden Ring's dungeon crawls into fast-paced speedruns. Further details can be found in IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki. [Link to IGN's interview with Junya Ishizaki] [Link to IGN's hands-on preview]