Elden Ring Nightreign Will Get Post-Launch DLC – Here’s What We Know So Far
FromSoftware has officially confirmed that Elden Ring Nightreign will receive post-release DLC, sparking speculation about what it might include.
The game’s Steam page originally mentioned “Additional DLC – Additional playable characters and bosses” (as spotted by PC Gamer), though this line has now been removed. While no official details have been shared, we do know that the DLC is planned for Q4 2025.
With Nightreign’s release date set for May 30, 2024, we’ll likely hear more about the DLC in the months after launch.
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What Could Be in Elden Ring Nightreign’s DLC? 🤔
Although details are scarce, there are some strong hints about what the DLC might include:
🎭 New Playable Nightfarers – The base game will feature eight Nightfarers, but the DLC could introduce even more. Considering four classes are still unannounced, it’s tough to predict what new fighters might be added later.
👿 Additional Bosses – FromSoftware has a history of adding powerful bosses in DLC, and Nightreign looks to be no different. So far, the game is borrowing bosses from past Souls games, including:
- Centipede Demon (Dark Souls 1) (appeared in the network test)
- The Nameless King (Dark Souls 3) (seen in the game’s trailer)
With that in mind, the DLC could bring back more legendary bosses, or introduce new Nightlords or secret enemies.
🦸 Familiar Faces from Shadow of the Erdtree? – There’s been no mention of Shadow of the Erdtree content, but could Messmer the Impaler or other bosses from that expansion make an appearance in Nightreign’s DLC?
💀 Randomized Boss Events – There’s also speculation that Nightreign could introduce special challenge bosses that spawn randomly, keeping things fresh even after launch.
The Network Test Had a Rocky Start, But Gave Us a Glimpse of What’s Coming ⚔️
The Elden Ring Nightreign network test happened over the weekend, but it didn’t go smoothly at first. Due to server congestion, many players couldn’t access the first session, forcing FromSoftware to reboot the servers.
However, once the test was up and running, it gave players a first look at the new mechanics, bosses, and Nightfarer classes.
📌 Key Takeaways from the Network Test:
✅ Four Playable Nightfarers – Wylder (balanced warrior), Guardian (tank), Recluse (mage), and Duchess (stealthy assassin).
✅ Bosses Teased – Some bosses seem to be pulled from previous Souls games, hinting at a mix of old and new enemies.
✅ Eight Nightlords to Face – But we’ve only seen a few bosses leading up to them so far.
With four more Nightfarer classes yet to be revealed, it’s still unclear what the final lineup will be. Some fans speculate that classes like Samurai or Wretch from Elden Ring might return.
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Will Elden Ring Nightreign Become a Live-Service Game? 🤷
FromSoftware confirming (likely paid) DLC, it seems that Nightreign will have a fixed release model rather than a long-term live-service structure.
Still, with ongoing updates and expansions, the game could continue to evolve well beyond launch.
What’s Next? More News Coming Before May 30 📅
With Elden Ring Nightreign launching on May 30, we’ll likely get more details on the remaining Nightfarers, additional bosses, and DLC plans soon.
💬 Did you play the network test? What did you think? And what would you like to see in the DLC? Let us know! ⚔️🔥
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