Elden Ring Nightreign brings the highly challenging combat of developer FromSoftware's Elden Ring into a multiplayer atmosphere, as players gather solo, as a pair, or in groups of three to face harrowing bosses known as Nightlords. Taking on these Nightlords is no easy task for Elden Ring Nightreign players, and for the most experienced fans, the game is about to introduce its most harrowing challenge yet.
In just a few days, Elden Ring Nightreign will launch its new mode, Deep of Night. Not only will this mode feature randomized terrain and enemies that are stronger, but it will also make it impossible for players to predict which Nightlord they are going to face. Random Nightlords are bound to make the game far more difficult, and the arrival of Deep of Night's core feature is a long time coming.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Upcoming Deep of Night Mode Finally Brings an Edge of Unpredictability to Limveld
What to Expect From Deep of Night
- Five "Depths" that escalate in difficulty level.
- Depths 4 and 5 are teased to be the most challenging.
The key aspect that makes this mode so difficult is that it makes it impossible for one to prepare accordingly. Deep of Night takes away a player's ability to craft a proper build to take on a specific Nightlord, so this mode is definitely not for the faint of heart. Since the game launched back in May, Elden Ring Nightreign has had several substantial updates that have shaped the game into a much stronger experience overall. A mode like Deep of Night has been something that many members of the game's community have been requesting for a while now, and now that it's nearly here, the bravest players will be able to try out the ultimate test.
Deep of Night will also include mode-specific Depths Relics and special weapons that have both useful and detrimental effects.
When Does Deep of Night Come to Elden Ring Nightreign?
- The mode will officially launch on September 11.
For those eager to jump into Elden Ring Nightreign's increasingly challenging waters, Deep of Night will be made available next week, which feels both close and far away at this point. Although players will still have to wait a while to check out the brand-new mode, that at least leaves an entire week to brush up on one's skills.
This is one of Elden Ring Nightreign's most substantial updates yet, which only adds to a summer filled with strong improvements. At the end of July, Duo Expeditions was added, finally allowing for two-player games. This was a massive upgrade for those who were originally disappointed in the game's original stance of only allowing solo or three-player games.
Random Nightlords are bound to make the game far more difficult, and the arrival of Deep of Night's core feature is a long time coming.
Deep of Night Marks a New Era for Elden Ring Nightreign
Once the fresh hard mode is here, it will be thrilling to see just how sweat-inducing it is. Elden Ring Nightreign is already a wonderfully solid challenge on its own, but having no way to predict what's going to come next is an exciting promise. There are plenty of Elden Ring Nightreign players who are ready for a greater challenge, and seeing how the most-skilled fans fare in Deep of Night is bound to be fun.
As of now, the clock is ticking for players to get some decent practice under their belts in preparation for Deep of Night. There are some seriously skilled Elden Ring Nightreign fans out there, and once the hard mode launches, they will truly be put to the test.
Elden Ring Nightreign
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
WHERE TO PLAY
"ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring 3-player co-op.
Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair.
While individually formidable, their skills create powerful synergies when they unite as a team.
Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!"
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite
