Bandai Namco and FromSoftware are expanding the Elden Ring universe with Elden Ring: Nightreign, a cooperative spin-off scheduled for release in 2025 on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC. Priced around US$40 — similar to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC — the title centers on three-player teams facing escalating threats across dynamic maps.
Core gameplay and multiplayer focus
Nightreign emphasizes cooperative multiplayer. Groups of three players will control “maculados” seeking redemption as they explore environments drawn from The Lands Between and face powerful enemies. Encounters culminate in a climactic confrontation with the Lord of the Night.
Players can choose from eight distinct characters, each with unique abilities and ultimate powers. Progress requires quick, coordinated decisions: Limveld, the game’s primary map, features a night cycle that shrinks playable areas as the “tide of night” advances, forcing teams into increasingly perilous engagements.
Structure of sessions and boss progression
Each in-game night ends with a major boss fight. Defeating that boss raises the difficulty of subsequent challenges. After surviving three nights, teams face the Lord of the Night as the ultimate test.
Weapons, movement and new mechanics
Nightreign includes familiar Elden Ring weaponry such as axes, swords and crossbows. Movement systems receive notable additions: players can perform acrobatic aerial maneuvers, including wing-assisted jumps, and use an eagle-like spirit similar to Stormhawk to traverse the map.
Influences from other FromSoftware titles
Although set in the Elden Ring universe, Nightreign borrows mechanics from other FromSoftware games. The trailer shows instances of exceptional sprinting speed reminiscent of Sekiro, and sword combat highlights parry techniques similar to those seen across the studio’s catalogue, including Dark Souls and Bloodborne.
Release window and editions
The game is slated for 2025 with no exact release date announced. The reported price point is approximately US$40, aligning it with the studio’s recent DLC pricing approach.
Franchise context
To date, the original Elden Ring main game — released in 2022 — remains the only full standalone title in the series; Nightreign is presented as a separate spin-off expanding that universe with cooperative, session-based play.
