ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is FromSoftware's paid session-based action RPG, compressing exploration, leveling and boss preparation into three-day Expeditions across Limveld. Bandai Namco released it for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 30, 2025. Hotfix 1.03.5 remains current as of July 22, 2026.

Latest update

Bandai Namco released Hotfix 1.03.5 on March 31, 2026. It uses App Version 1.03.2 and Regulation Version 1.03.5 and fixes multiplayer performance degradation caused by repeatedly using specific actions during an Expedition.

The Forsaken Hollows remains the current paid expansion. It adds Scholar and Undertaker, two additional third-day bosses, new field threats and the Great Hollow Shifting Earth condition.

Release date and status

Bandai Namco released ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN on May 30, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It is a standalone paid game and does not require ownership of ELDEN RING.

Platforms and availability

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN supports solo, two-player and three-player Expeditions on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Offline play is available for solo Expeditions.

Bandai Namco supports cross-generation matchmaking between PS4 and PS5 and between Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation, Xbox and PC players cannot match with one another.

Gameplay overview

Each Expedition compresses exploration, leveling, looting and boss preparation into three in-game days. Nightfarers begin at level one, choose routes through changing Limveld landmarks, gather weapons and passive effects, and survive a mandatory boss at the end of each night.

Every Nightfarer has a passive ability, character skill and ultimate art. Version 1.02 added two-player Expeditions and adjusts enemy balance to solo, duo or three-player groups.

Story, setting, or main mode

Limveld is a shifting parallel land threatened by the Night's Tide and the Nightlords. Surviving the first two nights opens the third-day confrontation with the selected Nightlord, while memories and conversations at Roundtable Hold reveal each Nightfarer's history.

The Forsaken Hollows expands the cycle with Scholar, Undertaker, the Great Hollow and new abominations that can also enter Deep of Night content under the required ownership and matchmaking conditions.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

Bandai Namco's overview trailer explains the Expedition cycle, changing Limveld routes and Nightfarer abilities. The seven refreshed product-page images show team combat, looting, leveling, Nightlord preparation and the playable character roster.

Developer and publisher

FromSoftware develops ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Bandai Namco Entertainment publishes it. The game reworks ELDEN RING combat, enemies and locations into a session-based co-op survival structure.

Download and availability

The Standard and Deluxe editions are sold through Steam, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. Deluxe Edition includes The Forsaken Hollows plus the digital artbook and mini soundtrack.

The Forsaken Hollows is also sold separately for Standard Edition owners. Console online co-op requires the applicable PlayStation or Xbox network subscription.

System / Device Requirements

Bandai Namco and Steam publish separate Windows minimum and recommended tiers. Console versions use fixed PlayStation or Xbox hardware and support cross-generation multiplayer only within the same console family.

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