The Elden Ring: Nightreign launch trailer, released by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, showcases the standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game set in the Elden Ring universe. Unveiled ahead of the game’s release on May 30, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Standard Edition is priced at $39.99 and includes the base game along with a pre-order bonus gesture. The Deluxe Edition, available for $54.99, offers additional content such as a digital artbook, soundtrack, and future DLC.
Opening with a haunting cinematic, the trailer immerses viewers in the dark fantasy Limveld a reimagined Elden Ring Limgrave where a narrator speaks of the Night’s Curse and introduces the eight unique Nightfarers, including Wylder, Revenant, and Duchess, each flashing on-screen with distinct abilities like agile melee or magical attacks. Transitioning to gameplay, it highlights cooperative play for up to three players, navigating a procedurally generated map that shifts each run, blending Elden Ring’s fluid combat dodging, parrying, and synergistic team moves with roguelike elements like resource gathering and gear upgrades. A shrinking play area, akin to battle royale mechanics, adds tension, while the three-day-and-night cycle escalates from daytime exploration to intense nighttime battles, culminating in a climactic fight against a towering Nightlord boss. Closing with a montage of dynamic environments and teamwork, the trailer emphasizes the game’s fresh yet familiar take on FromSoftware’s formula, teasing a challenging yet approachable co-op experience.