- Steam pricePrice
- $39.99
- Release
- May 29, 2025
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How co-op works
Two or three players choose complementary Nightfarers and complete a three-day expedition across a shifting, shrinking map. The squad divides routes to gather weapons and runes quickly, revives fallen allies, and reunites for nightly bosses and the final Nightlord.
About this game
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN takes the punishing combat and dark fantasy world of ELDEN RING and rebuilds it around online co-op. This standalone adventure lets teams of players venture together through a reimagined version of the Lands Between, facing down bosses and traversing deadly encounters designed for coordinated teamwork rather than solo perseverance.
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The game emphasizes communication-heavy collaboration, with each fight and exploration segment demanding that you coordinate positioning, resource use, and timing with your squadmates. Success depends on reading the battlefield together, calling out threats, and covering each other when the pressure mounts.
Online co-op is the heart of NIGHTREIGN, built to transform the traditionally solitary Soulsborne experience into sessions where strategy and voice chat matter as much as mechanical skill. Whether you are a veteran of FromSoftware's worlds or new to the formula, the co-op structure creates a different kind of intensity, one shaped by shared risk and hard-won victories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN solo, or is co-op required?
The game is designed around online co-op and emphasizes team-based combat and coordination. While the listing mentions single-player as a category, the core experience is built for cooperative play with communication-heavy teamwork at its heart.
Do I need to own or have played the original ELDEN RING?
No. NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure, meaning you don't need the original ELDEN RING to play it. It's set in the same universe but designed as its own separate experience.
Is voice chat or communication important for this game?
Yes, very much so. NIGHTREIGN emphasizes communication-heavy teamwork where you'll need to coordinate positioning, call out threats, and manage timing with your squadmates. Voice chat and strategy are described as being as important as mechanical skill.