FromSoftware has officially revealed Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Nightreign, the next major DLC. Here’s everything you need to know about its release date, new enemies, and gameplay features.
📅 Posted on May 29, 2025 | 📰 Category: Gaming News | 🕹️ Tags: Elden Ring, Nightreign DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware, RPG News
🗡️ Elden Ring Nightreign ; The darkness rises this summer
FromSoftware has officially unveiled the long-awaited expansion to its award-winning RPG, Elden Ring. Titled "Shadow of the Erdtree – Nightreign," the DLC is set to launch on July 25, 2025, across all platforms. Packed with new enemies, deadly weapons, and twisted lore, Nightreign promises to be one of the darkest and most challenging expansions in Soulsborne history.
“This is not just additional content—this is a new chapter drenched in shadow,” says FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
🌑 What is Nightreign?
Set in the cursed realm of the Shrouded Vale, Nightreign takes players beyond the Lands Between to confront an ancient power forgotten by time. The expansion introduces:
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3 New Regions: Shrouded Vale, Eclipse Citadel, and the Weeping Wilds.
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10+ New Bosses: Including Malrik the Black Flame King, The Nightbound Seer, and Mother of Crows.
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Over 50 New Weapons & Armor Sets
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Twilight Magic System: A new Faith-based class of spells and enchantments.
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Level Cap Increase & New Endgame Dungeons
🎥 Official Trailer
The announcement trailer gives a chilling glimpse of the night-shrouded world. Fans were quick to point out the presence of spectral enemies, gravity-defying castles, and a mysterious figure wearing a broken Elden Crown—possibly tied to Miquella's lore.
Watch the official trailer here.
⚠️ Gameplay Changes
Nightreign isn’t just a cosmetic expansion. The DLC introduces several gameplay tweaks:
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Revamped AI for Elite Enemies
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New Weapon Archetypes (Reaper Scythes, Shadow Chakrams)
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Expanded Build Options via Dark Blessing Shrines
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Optional Hardcore Mode for players seeking even greater challenge
🗓️ Realease date & Platforms
Elden Ring: Nightreign will launch on July 25, 2025, for:
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PlayStation 5
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Xbox Series X|S
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PC (Steam)
Players can pre-order the DLC now, with special bonuses including the Twilight Knight Armor Set and a Digital Art Book.
🎮Community hype
The Elden Ring subreddit and social media platforms exploded within minutes of the reveal. Fans are already crafting lore theories and analyzing frame-by-frame screenshots.
“This is the Bloodborne aesthetic I’ve been dreaming of,” wrote one fan on Twitter.
📌 Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Shadow of the Erdtree – Nightreign |
| Developer | FromSoftware |
| Genre | Action RPG / Soulslike |
| Release Date | July 25, 2025 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Price | $29.99 (Standard), $39.99 (Deluxe Edition) |
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