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Preview of Elden Ring Nightreign on PS5

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo May 2025
Cover image of Elden Ring Nightreign on PS5
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Due to be Released: 30 May 2025
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Brace yourselves! Elden Ring Nightreign is coming this May with a challenge that even the gods might raise an eyebrow at. Remember in school when you procrastinated so hard that finishing an assignment felt impossible? Well, welcome to Nightreign! Team up or go solo, but be prepared to sweat, cry, and question your life choices as you take on some truly intimidating bosses in a group of three, where one wrong move could mean all-out chaos.

Gameplay

Set in a procedurally generated version of Limgrave (because why not mess with nostalgia?), Nightreign sends you and your mates into a cooperative frenzy. Gather your friends, or just some random hooligans online, because teamwork is essential unless you want to experience the sweet, sweet taste of failure. Your goal? Survive three in-game days while clashing with minor bosses at the end of each day. At the end of it all, duke it out with the final boss (cue dramatic music). Unlike the classic battle royale games, here the battle area shrinks—so it's not just a game of skill, it's also a game of who can avoid stuffing their face with ten tacos while playing. It's a tactical race against time, folks.

Graphics

Let’s take a moment to admire the eye-candy this game is serving. The landscape is so gorgeously dark and moody, we're pretty sure it’s ready to audition for the next emo band. Think sprawling vistas, misty forests, and ominous castles—perfect for those Insta pics to make your friends jealous. Characters are designed with a level of detail that just screams, 'We’ve spent countless hours polishing this NPC’s armor.' It's as if the developers were like, 'We can’t just slap on a texture and call it a day'. They've treated every pixel like it’s their precious child.

Conclusion

Elden Ring Nightreign isn’t just another spin-off; it’s an exhilarating challenge wrapped up in a beautifully crafted world that feels both familiar and novel. With the fierce bosses ready to bring you to your knees, and the cooperative play that ignites friendship (or complete discord), prepare for a minimum of three panic attacks per session. A solid 9/10 for the excitement, punishing difficulty, and epic teamwork moments—time to gather the crew, flex those reflexes, and prepare to laugh, cry, and scream all while trying not to question your existence. Stay tuned for May 2025—just enough time to complete that impossible assignment you've been procrastinating on!

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