Elden Ring Nightreign Preview — A Fresh Twist on Elden Ring That Actually Works

Elden Ring Nightreign stands as one of the most experimental games to come out of From Software in the last decade. With so many questions up in the air — how does its multiplayer work, how long are the sessions, how does the class system function — I was lucky enough to spend a few hours with the game, and I can confidently say: it all just works.

Once I loaded into the game, I selected my class: Duchess. This choice immediately stood out because of its unique skill. The ability to track all the damage done to a boss over the last few seconds meant that, when used correctly, you could melt away a boss’s health bar — especially when paired with other class abilities. It’s the kind of synergy that felt powerful and satisfying right from the start.

After picking my class, I was dropped into the map, having selected an area based on a specific Night Boss. From the outset, it became clear that your starting weapon might be decent, but gear is the real priority. From Software did... Read more