Elden Ring Nightreign

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
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  1. The A.V. Club
    May 28, 2025
    If I can talk them into playing it with me, investing the energy, the mental overhead, and above all the time required to learn its quirks, I believe there’s a genuinely great experience to be had here: Not as thoughtful as Elden Ring, even by a fraction, but thrilling and fun nonetheless.
  2. The Verge
    Jun 2, 2025
    Between the cooperative nature of the game, its rapid-paced combat, and the new characters, abilities, and story, Elden Ring Nightreign has a ton of aura that I’m having a lot of fun farming – just not in the way I expected.
  3. Vice
    May 28, 2025
    The magic of Elden Ring: Nightreign lies in how it slowly evolves the more you play. The Nightfarer you chose in Hour 1 won’t be the same by Hour 20. Thanks to relics and unlockable items, your character can improve dramatically over time. In that sense, the spirit of Elden Ring allowing players to shape their own unique gameplay style is still alive. Just be ready to play by the multiplayer’s rules during those early hours as you slowly claw your way through its progression. But, like any FromSoftware game, the reward is worth it. Finally, if you’re a big fan of Soulsborne combat, Elden Ring: Nightreign was made for you. It’s an all-thriller, no-filler combat experience—and it’s incredibly fun.