Elden Ring Nightreign: New Character Trailer Unveils Ironeye

Ironeye Joins the Fight in Elden Ring: Nightreign Launching May 30

A New Standalone Experience in the Elden Ring Universe

Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a thrilling character trailer for the upcoming standalone game, Elden Ring: Nightreign. The trailer introduces Ironeye, a heroic figure who specializes in using bows and dexterity-based weapons. This highly anticipated co-op title is set to launch May 30 on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

Watch the trailer here:

Nightfarers Roster Expands

Ironeye is the latest addition to the roster of Nightfarer characters, joining Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, and Recluse. These diverse heroes promise to deliver unique gameplay experiences for players exploring the dynamic world of Nightreign.

Collector's & Deluxe Edition Details

The game will be available in two special editions:

Deluxe Edition: Includes a digital artbook and soundtrack.
Collector's Edition (physical-only): Offers a Wylder Nightfarer statue, Steelbook, hardcover artbook, and a set of eight Nightfarer cards.

Multiplayer PvE Set in Limveld

The game introduces a multiplayer co-op PvE experience, offering a fresh take on the Elden Ring universe. Bandai Namco describes Nightreign as a session-based action RPG featuring:

"Condensed adventures where players will never experience the same journey twice. Enemies, rewards, and Limveld itself evolve with each session, delivering open-air dungeon gameplay. Players will uncover powerful weapons, gain Rune rewards, and level up at Sites of Grace while progressing closer to defeating the ominous Nightlord."

Recent Updates and Legacy of Elden Ring

The original Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, launched in February 2022 and swiftly became a global phenomenon. It achieved over 12 million units in sales as of March 2022, surpassing Call of Duty: Vanguard as the best-selling game in the U.S. for the prior 12 months ending April 2022. The game continues to receive accolades, including Game of the Year awards at the DICE Awards, The Game Awards, and Golden Joystick Awards. Additionally, Hidetaka Miyazaki’s writing for Elden Ring earned a Nebula Award for Best Game Writing.

The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion launched in June 2024 and is nominated for numerous awards at The Game Awards 2024, including:

Game of the Year
Best Game Direction
Best Art Direction
Best Score and Music
Best RPG

Collaborators Behind the Masterpiece

The world of Elden Ring was crafted by the visionary Hidetaka Miyazaki (Dark Souls, Sekiro) in collaboration with celebrated author George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones).

Source: Email correspondence

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