The feature overview trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign revealed more gameplay elements and hinted at two additional classes as the launch approaches. Continue reading to discover how each expedition unfolds and get a sneak peek at some cosmetic options.
Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer
10-Minute Overview Trailer
With Elden Ring Nightreign's launch date drawing near, players are eager to dive into this multiplayer Souls-style RPG. FromSoftware released an overview trailer for Nightreign on May 2nd, highlighting the game’s lore, key features, mechanics, and more.
According to the trailer, "ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a cooperative survival action game where you traverse a massive and hazardous landscape alongside other players. You play as one of the Nightfarers, battling through an eternal night and overcoming hordes of vicious enemies across a three-day cycle."
The video gave a clear picture of what fans can look forward to and detailed the structure of each session. Players are deployed in the realm of Limveld to hunt the Nightlords who dominate the region. Their goal is to eliminate these rulers by fighting enemies, seeking treasure, and advancing through the world.
As illustrated, the core gameplay loop involves collecting resources by day and confronting powerful bosses at night. Each day, the playable area shrinks and new enemies emerge. By the third day, adventurers must defeat a formidable Nightlord to successfully conclude their journey.
The trailer notes that "the layout of Limveld changes with each visit," meaning base locations, enemy types, chest rewards, and other elements are procedurally generated for every run. Expeditions can also be disrupted by surprise enemy attacks or random events like meteor showers or volcanic activity.
Final Two Classes Teased
During the overview, the final two Nightreign classes were briefly shown, though not yet fully revealed. While panning over the character selection screen, a new class named the Executor was visible.
The Executor appears to be a sword-wielding knight capable of enchanting his blade with energy. A quick scene displayed him parrying and retaliating against a foe. At the end of the Nightfarer segment, another character was teased—a female figure with silver hair holding what looks like a harp.
Fans can anticipate dedicated trailers for these Nightfarers in the weeks leading up to Nightreign's release.
The Roundtable Hold
Nightreign also includes a home base where players can gear up before heading into Limveld. The clandestine Roundtable Hold acts as a hub for equipping relics, buying supplies, and personalizing characters.
Relics are looted during expeditions and grant stat boosts or new capabilities. Mixing different relics enables diverse playstyles, encouraging experimentation. These items can be obtained from a Jar Merchant hidden in a quiet corner of the base. To buy them, players use "Murk," a currency earned in combat.
Players can also use a "fitting mirror" to alter their character's appearance. These outfits are purely visual and do not impact gameplay. The trailer highlighted several in-game costumes, including iconic Souls series attire like Solaire of Astora, the Faraam set, God of War gear, and Dark Souls 3's Ringfinger Leonhard outfit.
Additionally, "fragments of lost memories" can be collected during expeditions, deepening the backstory of each Nightfarer. These fragments may introduce new in-game objectives. Completing them unveils the origins and motivations of each character.
PC System Requirements
Fortunately, Nightreign's PC requirements are far less punishing than its enemies. On April 28th, FromSoftware shared the minimum and recommended specs via Twitter (X), which are quite attainable for most gaming systems.
The difference between minimum and recommended specs is minimal. The minimum calls for an Intel Core i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 5500, while the recommended is an Intel Core i5-11500 or Ryzen 5 5600. Memory requirements are also similar: 12 GB (minimum) and 16 GB (recommended).
The same holds for graphics cards: a GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 at minimum, and a GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 56 for recommended settings. Players have praised FromSoftware's optimization efforts, especially the modest 30 GB storage requirement.
With under a month until launch, FromSoftware's recent updates are building excitement for this cooperative survival experience. The overview trailer gives fans plenty to anticipate as the release date approaches.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates, take a look at our article below!
