Elden Ring Nightreign

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Gameliner
    Jun 5, 2025
    70
    Elden Ring Nightreign is ultimately carried by FromSoftware’s rock-solid gameplay systems, now applied across a fresh mix of subgenres. It’s an energetic and gripping experience, especially when the evolving world and signature combat loop click. However, the absence of modern social features like cross-play or voice chat, plus a strict focus on three-player co-op, makes it less welcoming for duos or solo adventurers. While some ideas may carry into future mainline titles, this spin-off leans heavily on proven formulas - for better and worse.
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  1. Xbox Tavern
    May 28, 2025
    There is a certain type of player who is going to love this game. That person is not me. I’ve not been this disappointed by a Fromsoftware game in a long time. And I’ve played Murakumo: Renegade Mech Pursuit.
  2. XboxEra
    May 28, 2025
    This review might seem a little contradictory, critiquing and then partially absolving those critiques, but this is a review in progress after all. I’m still forming my final opinion of the game as I keep playing it, but what I can tell you now is that if you’re interested in Elden Ring combat and exploration, and also have a couple of friends who are, Elden Ring: Nightreign is a game full of depth and plenty of things to kill and places to explore. That being said, my mostly solo-play experiences were a mixed bag at best, preventing me from praising the game too much or giving a high “review-in-progress” temporary score. [Provisional Score = 72]
  3. Xboxygen
    Jul 2, 2025
    Nightrein fulfils the dream of going of roaming a familiar universe with friends. Will you be hooked on it all night? Not necessarily. However, FromSoftware's DNA is clearly present in the learning curve, the challenges and the feeling of pushing yourself beyond your limits. Nightreign is a roguelike game whose addictive potential will depend on how much you invest in it. Its multiplayer aspect could be improved with for example the much-requested two-player mode, integrated chat, or simply cross-play. Still, it's a nice dip into multiplayer gaming, and we look forward to seeing how the studio integrates this aspect into its future productions.