Elden Ring Nightreign: Multiplayer Mayhem Arrives May 30 on PC, PS4/5, and Xbox
Elden Ring Nightreign: Multiplayer Mayhem Arrives May 30 on PC, PS4/5, and Xbox
Elden Ring Nightreign is set to shake up the Soulslike landscape, launching May 30 on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox. FromSoftware’s latest adventure ditches the solitary journey for a frenetic, multiplayer-focused experience that reimagines the Lands Between as a co-op roguelike battleground.
A New Take on the Lands Between
Nightreign isn’t just an expansion-it’s a standalone spin-off set in a parallel universe to the original Elden Ring. Instead of a sprawling open world, players dive into session-based runs across the ever-changing region of Limveld. Each session lasts around 35–45 minutes and is designed for three-player co-op, with solo play possible but significantly more challenging.
Co-op at the Core
- Three-player squads: Nightreign is built from the ground up for cooperative play. Teamwork is essential, with class synergy and coordinated ultimates turning the tide of battle.
- Unique revive system: Downed allies can be revived by teammates attacking their bodies, rewarding aggressive play and clutch teamwork.
- Matchmaking made easy: Form parties via password lobbies or jump in with randoms-no more arcane summoning rituals.
Roguelike Progression and Replayability
- Eight distinct Nightfarers: Choose from preset characters, each with unique passive, active, and ultimate abilities.
- Session-based leveling: Power up during each run, but character stats reset between sessions. Persistent progression comes from relics and currency earned, allowing for upgrades and customization back at the Roundtable Hold hub.
- Randomized loot and bosses: Procedural maps, loot drops, and nightly boss battles keep every run fresh.
Day-Night Cycle and Battle Royale Twist
- Dynamic objectives: By day, explore, loot, and level up. By night, survive as a shrinking ring of fire pushes your team toward a climactic boss fight.
- Ultimate showdown: Each run culminates in a battle against the formidable Nightlord, with victory or defeat sending you back to the hub to regroup and upgrade for the next attempt.
Streamlined Souls Combat
Nightreign distills Elden Ring’s acclaimed combat into a faster, more vertical experience-think Sekiro mobility meets battle royale urgency. Gone are armor stats and encumbrance; instead, focus is on quick decisions, buildcrafting on the fly, and high-octane encounters.
Why Nightreign is a Must-Play
- Perfect for friends: Finally, a FromSoftware game that truly embraces co-op from the start.
- Fresh yet familiar: Keeps the signature challenge and lore-rich world, but with a pace and structure that’s perfect for multiplayer sessions.
- Replay value: Procedural elements, character variety, and persistent upgrades ensure every run feels unique.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30. Whether you’re a Tarnished veteran or a newcomer, prepare to rise together-or fall, again and again-in FromSoftware’s boldest multiplayer experiment yet.
