Elden Ring Nightreign Reveals All Characters and Costumes

The Elden Ring Nightreign overview trailer unveiled more gameplay elements and hinted at two additional classes ahead of the game's launch. Read on for details on how each expedition unfolds and a first look at some cosmetic options.

Elden Ring Nightreign Overview Trailer

10-Minute Overview

With Elden Ring Nightreign's release date approaching, players are eager to dive into this multiplayer Souls RPG. FromSoftware released an overview trailer for Nightreign on May 2, presenting the game's lore, features, and core mechanics.

As the trailer states, "ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a co-op survival action game where you explore a vast and perilous landscape alongside other players. You assume the role of a Nightfarer, battling through an eternal night and confronting hordes of vicious enemies over a three-day period."

The footage highlights what players can anticipate and details the structure of each playthrough. Players are deployed in the realm of Limveld to hunt the ruling Nightlords. Their mission is to eliminate these powerful beings by defeating enemies, scouting for treasure, and progressing through challenges.

Gameplay typically involves gathering resources by day and confronting major bosses by night. The map shrinks with each passing day, introducing new enemy types. On the final day, players must overcome a formidable Nightlord to complete their expedition.

According to the trailer, "Limveld's layout changes with every visit." This means bases, enemy types, chest rewards, and other elements are randomized each run. Expeditions can be disrupted by sudden enemy ambushes or unexpected events like meteor showers or volcanic eruptions.

Final Two Classes Teased

The overview trailer offered a brief look at the two remaining unrevealed classes for Nightreign. While browsing the character selection screen, players spotted a new character named Executor.

As shown, Executor appears to be a knight capable of empowering his sword. A quick clip displayed him parrying and countering an opponent. Toward the end of the Nightfarer segment, another character was teased—a female figure with gray hair wielding a harp-like instrument.

Character trailers for these Nightfarers are expected in the weeks leading up to Nightreign's release.

The Roundtable Hold

Nightreign includes a home base where players prepare before venturing into Limveld. The hidden Roundtable functions as a hub for equipping relics, purchasing items, and customizing characters.

Relics are equipment obtained during expeditions that enhance player abilities. Different relic combinations enable varied playstyles, encouraging experimentation. These items can be acquired from a Jar Merchant in a secluded corner of the base. To buy them, players use "Murk," a currency earned as battle rewards.

Additionally, players can use a "fitting mirror" to alter their character's appearance. These costumes are purely cosmetic and do not impact gameplay. The trailer previewed several outfits, including recognizable Souls series attire such as Solaire of Astora, Faraam, God of War, and Dark Souls 3's Ringfinger Leonhard.

Players may also collect "fragments of lost memories" during expeditions, which delve into each Nightfarer's backstory. These memories can introduce new objectives during runs. Completing them reveals the origins and motivations of each Nightfarer.

PC System Requirements

Nightreign's PC requirements are far less demanding than its enemy roster. In an April 28 Twitter (X) post, FromSoftware shared the game's minimum and recommended specs, which are reasonable for most gaming setups.

The gap between minimum and recommended specifications is minimal. Minimum requires an Intel Core i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 5500, while recommended calls for an Intel Core i5-115000 or Ryzen 5600. Memory requirements are also similar: 12 GB (minimum) and 16 GB (recommended).

Graphics card needs are equally accessible, with minimum being GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580, and recommended being GTX 1070 or Radeon RX Vega 56. Players have praised FromSoftware's optimization efforts, noting the modest 30 GB storage requirement.

With under a month until launch, FromSoftware's recent updates have heightened anticipation for this multiplayer co-op survival title. The overview trailer gives fans plenty to look forward to as the release date draws near.

Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates, check our article below.