Elden Ring Nightreign: Release Date, Platforms & Co-Op Mode

Have you explored every last corner of Elden Ring, defeated Margit, brought Godrick to his knees – and yet you still long for new adventures? Then Nightreign will bring back exactly the thrills you've been waiting for.

Elden Ring: Neightreign | Release Date

With Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware is expanding the Elden Ring universe to include a co-op mode. Scheduled for release on May 30, the DLC will be available on PlayStation 4, 5, Xbox One and Series S/X and PC. The focus here is on the new cooperative game mode and fast gameplay.

Co-Op Mode In Nightreign: Fighting Darkness Together

Nightreign offers two game modes: single player and a co-op mode in a group of three. No two-player co-op is planned at release, but FromSoft has already announced that it will be added if the player feedback is positive. That means either you already have two buddies ready to join you in uncontrollable frustration, or you use matchmaking to fill up your squad or join one yourself.

Speed And Strategy Are Required

The gameplay of Nightreign is said to be faster and more dynamic. The looming threat requires you to keep moving and adapt to the situation. The world changes every time you start a new session, so you'll face a new challenge every time. The combination of roguelike elements and the cooperative gaming experience should be an incentive for both new and experienced players.

Upgrade Your Hero With Every Session

Once you have landed on Limveld, your hero will start at level 1. You have to be quick, because daytime is limited. Level up your character by defeating weaker opponents, collect loot and powerful runes, strengthen your armor at the forge, and take control of fortresses. But that's not all: there's so much more to discover in the gameplay tutorial on the official Elden Ring: Nightreign website. Typical for FromSoftware: you'll be fascinated by every paragraph.

New Heroes, New Stories

At the launch of Nightreign, there are a few pre-made characters to choose from, each with their own fighting style, background, and special abilities. For example, the Guardian is a defensive tank who absorbs damage and protects the team. The Recluse specializes in area of effect spells and debuffs, while the nimble Duchess relies on stealth gameplay. Since the option of creating your own character is removed, you have to select one of the available characters. We are still sure that there is something for everyone.

Tips For Veterans And Newcomers

• The headquarters of your characters, the so-called Nightfarers, is the Roundtable Hold. Here you can prepare for your next adventure together: read up on game mechanics, hold practice fights and switch to other characters.
• As the name suggests, the training ground is where you can hold practice fights and familiarize yourself fully with your characters, weapons, and combat system. Feel free to experiment with the settings until you're ready to set off for Limveld.
• Communication within the team is essential. Since there is no integrated voice chat system, we recommend using external tools such as Discord, but you probably do that anyway.

Are you excitedly awaiting Nightreign too?