Elden Ring Nightreign Characters Unveiled, Classic Souls Costumes Announced

The excitement for *Elden Ring Nightreign* is building as its release date approaches, and fans are buzzing about the latest overview trailer that unveiled more about the game’s features and teased two new classes. Let's dive into the details and get a sneak peek at the captivating world of Limveld and its intriguing cosmetics.

Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer

10-Minute Overview Trailer

Elden Ring Nightreign's eagerly awaited release is drawing near, and players are eager to immerse themselves in this thrilling multiplayer Souls RPG. FromSoftware released an enticing overview trailer on May 2, offering insights into the game's lore, features, mechanics, and much more.

The trailer emphasizes that "ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a co-op survival action game where you navigate a vast and dangerous field with other players. You must become one of the Nightfarers, fighting through the endless night and taking scores of vicious foes over the span of three days."

The trailer provides a detailed look at what players can expect. In Elden Ring Nightreign, you'll be dropped into the mysterious land of Limveld, tasked with hunting the Nightlords who dominate the area. Your journey involves defeating enemies, uncovering treasures, and strategically navigating through the environment.

The gameplay loop is structured around gathering resources during the day and confronting bosses at night. Each passing day shrinks the map, introducing new enemies. By the end of the third day, you must defeat a formidable Nightlord to conclude your expedition successfully.

The trailer also reveals that "the layout of Limveld will change each time you visit," ensuring that each run is unique. Bases, enemy types, and chest rewards will vary, and explorations can be disrupted by sudden ambushes or unpredictable events like meteor strikes or volcanic eruptions.

Last 2 Classes Teased

The overview trailer tantalized fans with a glimpse of the final two classes in Nightreign, yet to be officially revealed. During the character selection screen, a new character named Executor was spotted. This knight wields a sword that can be imbued with power, as demonstrated in a clip where he skillfully parries and counters an enemy.

Additionally, a brief teaser at the end of the Nightfarers segment showcased another character—a female Nightfarer with greyish hair wielding a harp. Fans can look forward to dedicated character trailers for these Nightfarers in the coming weeks as Nightreign nears its launch.

The Roundtable Hold

Nightreign features a base called the Roundtable Hold, where players can prepare for their battles in Limveld. This hidden area allows players to equip relics, purchase items, and customize their characters.

Relics, which are equippable items found during expeditions, enhance players' abilities. Experimenting with different relic combinations can significantly alter gameplay, encouraging players to find the perfect fit for their playstyle. These relics can be purchased from a Jar Merchant at the base using a currency called "Murk," earned through battle rewards.

The "fitting mirror" at the Roundtable Hold allows players to change their characters' attire. These costumes are purely cosmetic and do not impact gameplay. The trailer showcased some of the available outfits, including exciting previews of classic Souls costumes like Solaire of Astora, Faraam, the God of War, and Ringfinger Leonhard from Dark Souls 3.

Players can also collect "fragments of lost memories" during their expeditions, which enrich the lore of each Nightfarer. These memories can introduce new objectives, and upon completion, they reveal the origins and purposes of each Nightfarer.

PC Requirements

Nightreign's PC requirements are surprisingly manageable, unlike its challenging enemies and bosses. FromSoftware shared the game's minimum and recommended settings on April 28 via Twitter (X), which are within reach for most gaming setups.

The minimum and recommended specs are closely aligned. The minimum requires an Intel Core i5 10600 or Ryzen 5 5500, while the recommended suggests an Intel Core i5 11500 or Ryzen 5600. Memory requirements are also similar, with 12 GB for minimum and 16 GB for recommended.

Graphics card requirements are equally reasonable, with the minimum being a GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580, and the recommended a GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 56. Fans have praised FromSoftware for its optimization efforts, especially noting the game's modest 30 GB storage requirement.

With less than a month until its release, FromSoftware's recent reveals are stoking the excitement for Elden Ring Nightreign. The overview trailer has given fans plenty to look forward to as the launch date approaches.

Elden Ring Nightreign is set to launch on May 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news by checking out our article below!