Action RPG

In Elden Ring Nightreign, the most significant shift is its emphasis on cooperative gameplay. Unlike previous versions, Nightreign groups three players (which can seem odd) to endure three nights on a randomly generated map. Instead of designing your character, you choose from distinct classes, each with specific skills and passive abilities. During the network test, we could only try out the Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, and Recluse. These characters will later be referred to as Poster-boy, Bird Guy, Blind Girl, and Magic Mommy. At first, I wasn’t thrilled with this method, as character creation is a key aspect of the souls series we’ve enjoyed for years. However, after a few games, I discovered that the character-building element was still present, along with other familiar aspects that didn’t leave me feeling disoriented. And yes, the new characters were strange at first, but they ended up being more intriguing than expected.

Last year at the Game Awards, it was revealed that Elden Ring Nightreign is a separate game, not an expansion or DLC of the original Elden Ring. This game appears to be unique in the FromSoftware series as it emphasizes multiplayer experiences, allowing players to band together with up to three friends. Instead of facing bosses only from Elden Ring, they’ll encounter a variety of FromSoftware bosses in a roguelike setting. Nightreign is scheduled for release on May 30th, 2025, which means it’s not too far away. While this news may excite FromSoftware fans, some are not entirely enthusiastic about it.

In time, you track down Ygwulf hidden in the subterranean chambers of Paradis, a place where he’s taken aback by your presence, as he thought you were dead. Convinced he was following divine guidance, now confronted by your sword, he surrenders to your decision-making process.