Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have revealedElden Ring: Nightreign,a new co-op multiplayer survival game set in the Lands Between. Elden Ring is one of the biggest games of recent years, to the point that theShadow of the Erdtree DLCwas nominated for Game of the Year at this year’s Game Awards. However, while FromSoftware said thatShadow of the Erdtreewould bethe last of the contentreleased for theElden Ringfranchise, they surprised fans with a new standalone title due out next year.
Today atThe Game Awards2024, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware announced the brand newElden Ringtitle, which combines boss fights and survival elements.The trailer shows multiple players facing off against several appropriately horrific and terrifying bosses.In something of a surprise, the trailer also appears to featureThe Nameless Kingfrom theDark Soulsfranchise, marking the first “official” crossover between the two iconic FromSoftware franchises. The newElden Ringgame will be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC Digital in 2025.
What Is Elden Ring: Nightreign?
Elden Ring: Nightreign Mixes Roguelike, Boss Fights, And Dungeon Exploration Elements Together
Details about the newElden Ringgame are light, although it appears that the game mixesMonster Hunterelements with theElden Ringfranchise. According to Bandai Namco’s official press release, the game features a 3-person co-op, with a mix of dungeon exploration and character leveling, along with epic boss fights.Players will need to survive three days and three nights in Limveld, a new land separate from the events ofElden Ring.At the end of each night, players must face off against powerful bosses, with a Nightlord awaiting them at the end of Day 3. Limveld’s map is ever-changing, and shrinks every night due to the “Night’s Tide.”
Elden Ring 2 Isn’t In Production, And That’s A Good Thing
Elden Ring 2 is not in development at FromSoftware, but this is actually very good news for both the developer and its dedicated fan base.
Players will be able to choose from eight different character builds, ranging from swordsmen to witches.Each character has unique Character Skills and Ultimate Arts, which offer additional strategy to the game.Interestingly, unsuccessful runs in the game will grant players relics to add additional customization elements as well, providing some roguelike elements to the game.
Our Take: A Totally Different Elden Ring Experience
Nightreign Seems Very Different From Elden Ring, Yet So Familiar
We were not expecting a newElden Ringgame, even thoughit appears that this installment was made without Hidetaka Miyazaki’s involvement. There are a lot of intriguing elements about this game, although we wonder howElden Ringwill mix with co-op boss fights.
The inclusion of The Nameless King is also a major surprise, although since Limveld is a new region, there could be a story reason why Dark Souls is crossing over intoElden Ring. The surprise announcement ofElden Ring: Nightreignis most likely welcomed by all fans of the souls-like, and we hope it lives up to the legacy its predecessors have carved.
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