FromSoftware's extremely popular 2022 "Soulsborne" action RPG Elden Ring was quite a departure from the developer's design norms, as instead of featuring relatively straightforward levels with elements of nonlinearity like the Dark Souls games, it took place in one colossal open world with well over 100 hours of varied content to discover, enjoy, and overcome. The studio's exploratory new approach ended up leading to massive success — and now, three years later, it's trying something even more experimental with the new spinoff Elden Ring Nightreign.
Indeed, set in a universe parallel to the events of the original game with a roguelike structure and a strong emphasis on co-op play, Nightreign is quite radically different than FromSoftware's previous titles. However, that bold new direction is precisely what has so many fans interested in and curious about the experience, and tons of potential champions of the Night are wondering when they can check it out themselves.
