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ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

82%
Very Positive
DeveloperFromSoftware, Inc.
PublishersBandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc.
Release DateMay 29, 2025
$39.99
Peak Players240.6K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a cooperative roguelike spin-off that reconfigures Elden Ring's assets into a challenging, boss-centric multiplayer experience. While it offers an addictive gameplay loop and deep character progression for hardcore fans, it is currently hampered by technical stutters, aggressive difficulty spikes, and a high price point for reused content.

Pros

  • Addictive roguelike gameplay loop with deep character progression and diverse mechanics.90%
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer experience that excels when played with friends.85%
  • Challenging boss encounters and a 'Depth of Night' mode that rewards skill mastery.80%
  • Creative reconfiguration of existing assets into a completely new and efficient game design.70%
  • High replayability for players who enjoy extreme difficulty and strategic adaptation.75%

Cons

  • Significant performance issues including severe FPS drops and stutters even on high-end hardware.90%
  • Frustrating matchmaking experience due to frequent teammate quitting and limited regional server options.85%
  • Perceived poor value for money with a $50 price tag for heavily reused assets and mechanics.80%
  • Unbalanced difficulty spikes where bosses have excessive damage and resistances.75%
  • Repetitive and grindy progression that can feel like a chore without a dedicated party.65%

Notable Mentions

  • The Revenant's Remembrance feature is praised as a potential story-mode precedent for the genre.
  • Difficulty scaling varies significantly, with 2-player mode reported as notably easier than 3-player mode.
  • The game includes a controversial relic gambling mechanic that some players find frustrating.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
30.6K
Peak · last 90 days
43.1K
All-time peak
240.6K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$29.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
77%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews190.1K
Positive: 155.3K (82%)Negative: 34.8K (18%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

142h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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