The Lands Between have been cast into shadow once more, and this time, the threat is unlike any we’ve faced before. Elden Ring: Nightreign isn't just another chapter – it’s a twisted, roguelike reimagining of the Elden Ring world. Whether you're a veteran of the Shattering or a Tarnished soul just stepping foot into FromSoftware's mythic universe, this blog will guide you through the darkness and into battle.
What Is Elden Ring: Nightreign?
Nightreign is a standalone multiplayer experience that takes place in a warped version of Limgrave known as Limveld. Unlike the open-ended sprawl of the original game, Nightreign casts you and your companions into a 3-day gauntlet where the night grows more deadly with each passing hour. You are no longer a lone Tarnished; you are one of the Nightfarers — cursed champions summoned to hold back the rise of the Nightlord.
Expect shorter, intense runs lasting around 45 minutes, filled with randomized enemy encounters, dwindling safe zones, and a race against time. It’s part Souls, part roguelike, and entirely brutal.
Gameplay Features
- Three-Player Co-Op: Team up with two other Nightfarers or brave the night alone.
- Procedural Generation: No two runs are the same. Enemy placements, loot, and even weather patterns change with each attempt.
- Shrinking Safe Zone: Think battle royale, but with Black Knife Assassins lurking in every shadow.
- Boss Fight Finale: Survive until the third night, and you face the Nightlord — a multi-phase boss that shifts form and tactics with each encounter.
Teamwork is key, but so is mastery of your chosen class.
The Nightfarers: Choose Your Champion
Each player selects from eight unique Nightfarers, each forged for a specific playstyle:
- Duchess – Agile, stealthy, and deadly with twin daggers.
- Raider – A hulking brute with a greataxe and a chip on his shoulder.
- Executor – Duelist with a blade that punishes overreach and rewards perfect timing.
- Guardian – The shield-wall of the team. Tough, slow, unbreakable.
- Wylder – Balanced and adaptable, perfect for newer players.
- Recluse – Ranged sorcerer with powerful area denial.
- Ironeye – Tanky berserker who charges into chaos.
- Revenant – Cursed and cryptic; plays with buffs, debuffs, and ghostly effects.
Each class offers a different experience. Experiment to find the one that speaks to your inner Elden Lord.
Lore & Story Premise
The Erdtree flickers. The Greater Will is silent. In its place rises the Nightlord, a godless force born of rot and regret. Nightreign tells the tale of what might have been — a shattered timeline where the Age of Stars fell to darkness.
You, as a Nightfarer, are summoned not to seek glory, but to delay the inevitable. These are not heroes. These are survivors, delaying the end of all light.
Expect cryptic item descriptions, fragmented dialogue, and environmental storytelling — the hallmarks of FromSoftware's worldbuilding.
System Requirements & PC Performance
Nightreign is leaner than its predecessor but still demands a capable rig.
| Requirement |
Minimum |
Recommended |
| OS |
Windows 10 (64-bit) |
Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor |
Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
Intel Core i5-11500 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Memory |
12 GB RAM |
16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB |
| DirectX |
Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0) |
Version 12 (Feature Level 12.0) |
| Storage |
30 GB available space |
30 GB available space |
| Sound Card |
Windows-compatible audio device |
Windows-compatible audio device |
If you ran Elden Ring, you should handle Nightreign just fine. But if your system groans under the weight of Torrent's hooves, it might be time to upgrade...
What to Upgrade on Your PC
If you ran Elden Ring, you should handle Nightreign just fine. But if your system groans under the weight of Torrent's hooves, it might be time to upgrade.... Here is a list below of the best recommendations to play the game well:
Operating System: The game requires at least Windows 10 to run. However, we recommend upgrading to Windows 11 since support for Windows 10 is ending soon. Windows 11 upgrades are free if you're already on Windows 10. We also have copies of Windows 11 Home and Pro available if needed.
