Elden Ring: Nightreign Arrives Late May With Roguelite Challenges
Get ready to delve into a new, challenging experience with Elden Ring: Nightreign, launching on May 30th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, this spinoff introduces a captivating twist to the Elden Ring universe, blending its signature difficulty with roguelite elements and cooperative multiplayer.
The latest overview trailer provides a comprehensive look at what awaits players. In Nightreign, you and up to two allies, known as Nightfarers, have a limited time—three in-game days—to prepare for a final showdown against a formidable Nightlord. But what makes this journey unique?
Each run in Limveld (a reimagined version of Limgrave) is procedurally generated, ensuring a fresh experience every time you play. Expect the unexpected - including meteor strikes and lava-filled craters. Your objective is to strengthen your character by leveling up through combat, scavenging for weapons and gear, and uncovering hidden information within enemy bases. You can also choose to tackle tougher enemies in fortresses for more valuable rewards. Teamwork is key, but you also have the freedom to split up and conquer different challenges.
As night falls, the playable area shrinks, pushing your squad into encounters with minor bosses. If you fall in battle, allies can revive you with... a rather unorthodox method. Remember, this is Elden Ring, so expect some delightful oddities!
Eight unique character classes, each with their own weapons, abilities, and skills, add another layer of depth. The trailer showcases Ironeye and Raider, each previously showcased with their trailers along with Executor. One class uses a grappling hook for mobility, while another can turn invisible for tactical ambushes. The Raider is one to watch, with an uninterruptible attack guaranteed to challenge even the colossal bosses.
Whether you succeed or fail, each run earns you relics, contributing to a permanent progress system that allows you to improve your stats and unlock cosmetic costumes inspired by previous FromSoftware games, the armor of Solaire from Dark Souls.
Delve into the lore through Fragments of Lost Memory, uncovering the stories of each Nightfarer and their reasons for joining the battle with allies by their side.
Elden Ring Nightreign marks FromSoftware's first major foray into multiplayer-focused gameplay since their meteoric rise to popularity. With Elden Ring selling over 30 million copies, all eyes will be on whether they can translate their single-player success to a thrilling online experience. Will you be trying to power up in the dangerous Limveld when Elden Ring: Nightreign releases May 30th? Let us know in the comments!
