The world of Elden Ring just got a lot darker and more challenging with the release of its expansion, Nightreign. Fans of FromSoftware’s masterpiece have been eagerly exploring the Nightreign world, and now there’s an exciting new addition: the Deep of Night, an ultra-hard challenge mode launching on September 11, 2025. In this blog, we’ll cover everything from crossplay to gameplay features, bosses, classes, and more.
Elden Ring Nightreign: The Ultimate Co-op Roguelike Experience
The Lands Between have changed. The release of Elden Ring Nightreign, and its massive new expansion, The Forsaken Hollows, has completely reinvented the way we experience FromSoftware's punishing combat. Instead of a lonely journey to become Elden Lord, we are now thrust into a high-stakes, co-op roguelike gauntlet where survival depends on your squad, your build, and your ability to adapt.
Multiplayer: Unite Against the Night
Great news for multiplayer enthusiasts: Elden Ring Nightreign has streamlined the summoning experience. Gone are the days of convoluted finger remedies; now, you can seamlessly team up to tackle the game’s hardest challenges. While the community is still clamoring for full cross-platform play, the robust cross-gen support ensures that PlayStation 4 and 5 users, as well as Xbox One and Series X|S players, can bridge the generational gap to face the Nightlords together.
This is where the tactical layer truly shines. You aren't just summoning help; you are building a composition. Finding the right squadmates who communicate is critical, something platforms like Glitchover are perfect for, allowing you to queue up with serious players or "sherpas" who can guide you through the treacherous new Deep of Night mode without the frustration of randoms quitting mid-boss.
The Nightfarers: Mastery Over Classes
Nightreign introduces the "Nightfarer" system, distinct classes with unique active skills and ultimate arts. While the user interface might remind you of the base game, these classes (and the new DLC additions) emphasize role-based synergy:
The Wylder (Knight Archetype): The backbone of any team. With high durability and the "Sixth Sense" passive, they excel at tanking the stronger Nightlords and buying time for the team.
The Recluse (Sorcerer Archetype): Essential for crowd control. Their magic is vital for clearing waves of enemies during the endless battle phases before they overwhelm your tank.
The Revenant: A standout hybrid class that blends melee aggression with necromancy. They can fight up close or summon spectral allies, offering incredible versatility in chaotic fights.
The Duchess (Rogue Archetype): Fast, lethal, and fragile. Perfect for players who have mastered the dodge-roll, weaving in to deal high burst damage before vanishing from danger.
Pro-Tip: Don't forget to equip Depth Relics to your ultimate arts. These modifiers can turn a standard defensive buff into a map-wide healing aura, essential for the new Forsaken Hollows content.
New Faces in the Dark
The expansion and base game have fleshed out the lore significantly with several new key figures:
Nightlords: These aren't just bosses with big health bars; they are adaptive nightmares that learn from your strategies.
Revenants: Beyond just a class, these NPC allies offer unique buffs and can be recruited to aid you in the high-level Depths.
Wanderers of the Deep: These story-driven NPCs are your link to the world's hidden history, offering side quests that unlock unique "Remembrance" rewards.
Creators to Watch
If you want to master the new mechanics or understand the hidden story, you need to be watching the right people:
Iron Pineapple: Known for breaking FromSoft games in the most hilarious ways possible. His co-op adventures will show you exactly which "cheese" strats work against the new Nightlords and how to grief your friends (accidentally, of course).
VaatiVidya: The lore of Nightreign is darker and more obscure than ever. Vaati is already hard at work dissecting the descriptions of the Forsaken Hollows items to explain why the world has fallen into eternal night.
Critical Reception & Performance
Players are loving Elden Ring Nightreign for successfully blending the "Souls" combat loop with the replayability of a roguelike. The upcoming Deep of Night mode is generating massive hype, promising a challenge that scales infinitely, a dream for the hardcore community.
System Requirements (PC): To enter the Night, ensure your rig is ready:
CPU: Intel Core i5–10600 or Ryzen 5 5500
RAM: 12GB (16GB recommended for hosting)
GPU: GTX 1060 (3GB) or RX 580 (4GB)
Storage: ~30GB of free space
Final Thoughts
Elden Ring Nightreign is more than just a spin-off; it’s a bold new direction for the franchise. Whether you are a solo player looking to test your skills against the adaptive AI or a squad leader coordinating a perfect 3-man raid, the Night is calling.
Prepare your loadouts, summon your allies, and don't dare go hollow.