Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I scoured every interview and piece of preview material I could find to see if Elden Ring: Nightreign will be canon.
As for the gameplay, Nightreign is a completely new roguelike Elden Ring spinoff that you can play either solo or in three-player co-op. Although it's co-op focused, there's no PvP, invasions, or covenants. Instead of character creation, you can choose one of 8 characters who each have their own special abilities and backstories that you can uncover while playing. And rather than starting out as a Tarnished in Limgrave, you play as a Nightfarer in Limveld. (Veld means field.)
The Roundtable Hold will be the player's hub in between runs, where you can buy custom skins, emotes, and organize Relics, special buffs that can be carried from run to run. Although the game is inspired by hero shooters, Fortnite and the like, the lead developer was adamant that Nightreign was NOT a live service game.
Bandai Namco Press Release: bandainamcoent.com/news/elden-ring-nightreign-announcement
FromSoft Press Release: fromsoftware.jp/ww/pressrelease_detail.html?tgt=20241213_eldenring_nightreign_debut
IGN Interview with Junya Ishizaki: ign.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-fromsoftware-game-director-explains-why-the-spin-off-exists-reveals-whether-george-r-r-martin-was-involved-and-why-fans-shouldnt-call-it-a-live-service
PC Gamer Interview with Ishizaki: pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/elden-ring-nightreign-preview-hands-on
Famitsu Interview with Ishizaki: famitsu.com/article/202412/27477
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I scoured every interview and piece of preview material I could find to see if Elden Ring: Nightreign will be canon.
As for the gameplay, Nightreign is a completely new roguelike Elden Ring spinoff that you can play either solo or in three-player co-op. Although it's co-op focused, there's no PvP, invasions, or covenants. Instead of character creation, you can choose one of 8 characters who each have their own special abilities and backstories that you can uncover while playing. And rather than starting out as a Tarnished in Limgrave, you play as a Nightfarer in Limveld. (Veld means field.)
The Roundtable Hold will be the player's hub in between runs, where you can buy custom skins, emotes, and organize Relics, special buffs that can be carried from run to run. Although the game is inspired by hero shooters, Fortnite and the like, the lead developer was adamant that Nightreign was NOT a live service game.
Bandai Namco Press Release: bandainamcoent.com/news/elden-ring-nightreign-announcement
FromSoft Press Release: fromsoftware.jp/ww/pressrelease_detail.html?tgt=20241213_eldenring_nightreign_debut
IGN Interview with Junya Ishizaki: ign.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-fromsoftware-game-director-explains-why-the-spin-off-exists-reveals-whether-george-r-r-martin-was-involved-and-why-fans-shouldnt-call-it-a-live-service
PC Gamer Interview with Ishizaki: pcgamer.com/games/roguelike/elden-ring-nightreign-preview-hands-on
Famitsu Interview with Ishizaki: famitsu.com/article/202412/27477
Get early access (and my gratitude!) by supporting me on Patreon or by becoming a channel member:
patreon.com/GarrulousGoldmask
youtube.com/channel/UCh1_njw-0AxJapf5c1QYXrw/join
