FromSoftware’s latest release, Elden Ring Nightreign, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing two million global players within 24 hours of launch. Steam data shows concurrent player numbers reaching 313,000, with potential weekend growth as more fans dive in.

While the title builds on the legacy of its predecessor—a 30-million-unit phenomenon now expanding into film—the spinoff’s experimental blend of roguelike mechanics and co-op gameplay represented a risk. Mixed critical reception highlighted its divergence from expectations, though our reviewer Francesco De Meo praised its design in his 9/10 analysis:

Initial expeditions into Nightreign‘s shadowy realm of Limveld felt disorienting, but persistence revealed its brilliance. Mastering the rhythm of time-pressured runs and incremental character growth transformed frustration into fascination across 30+ hours. This isn’t a traditional Soulslike—embracing its roguelite structure and chaotic co-op battles unlocks an experience that defies easy categorization. Even skeptics may find themselves seduced by the haunting allure of its ever-shifting challenges.

By reimagining methodical combat as a frenetic dance against decay, FromSoftware has crafted something wholly original. Nightreign stands as both a bold reinvention and a testament to the studio’s unparalleled ability to evolve beloved formulas into visionary new forms.