Ready to return to the Lands Between with a twist? Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have finally revealed the global release times for Elden Ring Nightreign, a daring roguelike spin-off that ditches open-world wandering for a fresh, tight-knit co-op challenge. Fans of punishing combat and haunting lore-this is your next obsession. And now we know exactly when you can jump in.
If you’ve been itching to gather your squad and brave new horrors, mark your calendars for May 29 or 30 (depending on where you live). But don’t expect cross-platform heroics just yet-there’s some fine print you’ll want to know before pre-loading. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how you’ll get your hands on Nightreign.
Quick facts:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Release Date | May 29-30, 2025 (region-dependent) |
| Genres | Roguelike, Co-op, Action RPG |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox |
Instead of roaming a vast open world, Elden Ring Nightreign drops you—and up to two friends—into a procedurally generated gauntlet, packed with random enemies and ever-changing traps. Each run promises new challenges and surprises, keeping even hardened Tarnished guessing. Players choose from eight “Nightfarer” classes, like the tanky Guardian, sharpshooting Ironeye, or the mysterious Revenant spellcaster.
Roguelike fans will find a familiar rhythm: survive, adapt, and master your class through repeated attempts. But FromSoftware isn’t abandoning storytelling either. Narrative threads will be woven through collectible lore and playable memories—focusing on the mysterious pasts of each Nightfarer. It’s a leaner, meaner approach to world-building that should still scratch the itch for lore hunters.
PC players can start conquering the Nightreign at 3 pm PDT / 6 pm EDT / 11 pm BST on May 29, or 12 am CEST / 8 am AEST on May 30. Console release times may vary slightly by region, so double-check your storefront.
Pre-load unlocks 48 hours before your region’s release time on Steam, letting eager players install and jump in the moment the servers go live. However, one major caveat—a lack of cross-play at launch. You’ll need to coordinate co-op groups on the same system, which feels like a missed opportunity, especially as cross-platform play becomes more common in multiplayer games.
Still, if you’re craving a new kind of Elden Ring challenge—one part relentless soulslike, one part co-op roguelike—Nightreign looks poised to deliver. Get that pre-load ready, gather your friends (on the same platform!), and sharpen those blades for launch day.
TL;DR: Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 29/30 with exact global release times now confirmed. Expect three-player online co-op, randomized dungeons, and deep class customization—but no cross-play at launch. Pre-load opens 48 hours early on Steam. If you’re a fan of soulslikes or roguelikes, this is one release you won’t want to miss.
Source: Bandai Namco via GamesPress
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