Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op survival game from FromSoftware, has received mixed reviews upon its release. The standalone project takes players through a cycle of farming enemies, collecting loot, and killing big bosses in a repeating loop. While it scores 78 on Metacritic for PS5 and 80 on PC with fewer reviews, this is significantly lower than the original Elden Ring (2023) score of 96.
Fans were expecting an epic experience, but Nightreign’s departure from the series’ core gameplay may not be as appealing. Some reviewers praise the game’s inventive loop mechanics, while others criticize its lack of polish and uneven combat system.
The game is reportedly overly challenging for solo players, even though it was designed with co-op multiplayer in mind. A duos mode was initially planned but ultimately left out, which has raised some concern among fans. The final verdict will depend on individual player preferences, as Nightreign’s blend of co-op and roguelike elements may appeal to some but not others.
The game’s scores indicate it is not a GOTY contender, but fans may still enjoy it upon release. With its launch just around the corner, we will have to wait and see how players respond to this new direction from FromSoftware.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/05/28/elden-ring-nightreign-reviews-are-in-and-they-are-okay