Elden Ring Nightreign[a] is an upcoming action role-playing game by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. A cooperative spinoff of Elden Ring, it was revealed at The Game Awards 2024 and is scheduled to be released in 2025 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
| Elden Ring Nightreign | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | FromSoftware |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Junya Ishizaki |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editElden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative action role-playing game set in a procedurally generated version of Limgrave, the first open-world area of Elden Ring. While the game has a singleplayer mode, it is intended to be played by teams of three players who collaborate over three in-game days to prepare for the final boss.[1] Similar to battle royale games like Fortnite, Nightreign features a shrinking gameplay area which resets after players defeat the minor boss at the end of each in-game day.[2]
Development
editElden Ring Nightreign is in development by FromSoftware for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.[1] Bandai Namco Entertainment registered the trademark for "Nightreign" on 24 October 2024,[3] and the game was formally revealed at the Game Awards on 12 December 2024. It is scheduled to be released in 2025.[1] The first network test will take place in February 2025 on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with players able to register on 10 January.[4]
Nightreign is being directed by Junya Ishizaki, who worked as a designer on Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, and Elden Ring. Unlike with Elden Ring, author George R. R. Martin is not involved with the narrative of Nightreign.[5]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Yin-Poole, Wesley (13 December 2024). "Elden Ring Nightreign is a Standalone Co-op Spin-off – The Game Awards 2024". IGN. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Ogilvie, Tristan (13 December 2024). "Elden Ring Nightreign – We Played It!". IGN. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (4 November 2024). "Bandai Namco trademarks 'Nightreign' in Japan". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Gach, Ethan (13 December 2024). "Elden Ring's Multiplayer Spin-Off Has A Playtest Coming Up And You Can Register For It Soon". Kotaku. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (12 December 2024). "Elden Ring Nightreign: FromSoftware Game Director Explains Why the Spin-Off Exists, Reveals Whether George R. R. Martin Was Involved, and Why Fans Shouldn't Call It a Live Service". IGN. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
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