FromSoftware Introduces Co-Op-Centric Elden Ring: Nightreign

The standalone game blends battle royale elements with Elden Ring's signature style, offering both multiplayer and solo play options.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a standalone co-op-focused game set in a parallel version of the original's Limgrave map, featuring eight playable characters and dynamic gameplay elements.
Players face a shrinking map influenced by murderous weather, culminating in boss battles after each in-game three-day cycle, drawing inspiration from battle royale mechanics.
The game supports solo play with scaled-down enemy health and no live service model, but lacks features like Spirit Ash summons and soapstone messages that enriched the single-player experience in previous FromSoftware titles.
A beta test is planned for February 2025, with registration opening on January 10 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players, though PC participation has not been confirmed.
Developers emphasize that Nightreign is not intended to be the start of a series of spin-offs, but rather a unique project driven by the director's personal vision for a co-op Elden Ring experience.