Elden Ring Nightreign: All Key Details From Our 6-Hour Hands-on Preview

Elden Ring Nightreign: All Key Details From Our 6-Hour Hands-on Preview

By Marcus Chen

February 19, 2025 at 04:21 PM

Elden Ring Nightreign is a standalone roguelike RPG set in the Elden Ring universe where players must survive three days against the Forces of Night. Based on recent hands-on gameplay, here are the key details:

Core Gameplay Features:

  • Session-based gameplay with three-day survival challenges
  • Cooperative multiplayer with up to three players
  • Randomized maps, events, and loot each session
  • No fall damage and ability to climb walls
  • Mini-map with ping system for team coordination
  • Revival system instead of instant death

Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring

Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring

Playable Characters and Bosses:

  • 8 playable heroes (Nightfarers) at launch
  • 4 confirmed classes: Wylder (Sword/Shield), Guardian (Tank), Duchess (Rogue), Recluse (Mage)
  • 8 final bosses (Night Lords) to choose from
  • Additional day bosses specific to each Night Lord

Night's Cavalry battle in Elden Ring

Night's Cavalry battle in Elden Ring

Key Differences from Elden Ring:

  • Flasks only obtainable through Churches
  • No FP Flasks
  • No weapon or armor weight system
  • Automatic stat allocation when leveling up
  • No Torrent (horse) gameplay
  • Faster, more agile movement

The game is directed by Junya Ishizaki, a former FromSoftware designer, and does not require the original Elden Ring to play. Players must manage their time wisely while exploring dungeons, collecting loot, and preparing for increasingly difficult boss encounters.

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