Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced the Elden Ring Nightreign release date, and it's only a few more months before you'll get to play the survival-focused multiplayer spinoff.
Per a post on X, Elden Ring Nightreign launches across PC and consoles on May 30th. Pre-orders are, according to Bandai Namco, open now via the game's official website, although I wasn't able to actually pick the game up when I checked, so you may have to wait an hour or two.
If you're not familiar with Elden Ring Nightreign, it's a multiplayer-focused spinoff of the immensely popular 2022 action RPG Elden Ring (although just like its forebear, Nightreign can also be played solo).
The game will take place in the parallel world of Limveld, where you and two other friends (but not one other friend, strangely enough) must battle increasingly tough waves of enemies and bosses over the course of three in-game days and nights.
Rather than creating your own character, Elden Ring Nightreign will give you the chance to play as one of eight predetermined characters, each with their own backstory and lore to discover, as well as their own skillset to utilize.
FromSoftware has confirmed that you will be facing enemies from both Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series, and new types of enemies will also be appearing.
Elden Ring Nightreign has been designed to offer a standalone experience set in the broader Elden Ring universe, so even if you haven't played the base game or its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you should find something to enjoy here.
Ahead of Elden Ring Nightreign's launch, a network test is scheduled to take place in February, giving some players the chance to try out the game's online features and spend a little time in its world.
Unfortunately, signups for that test have concluded, but if you were lucky enough to get into the test, you'll be able to check out Elden Ring Nightreign between February 14th and 16th across a number of set time periods.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on May 30th. Stay tuned for more.
