Elden Ring Nightreignseems to be receiving post-launch support, as a removed reference on the game’sSteampage mentioned DLC characters and boss encounters.
It’s common for the Souls games produced by FromSoftware to receive significant DLC content, withSekiro: Shadows Die Twicebeing the main exception. Elden Ring added a massive chunk of gameplay in its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, bringing in some ofthe toughest bossesin the series.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Can Be Played Solo Or 3-Player Co-Op But Not As A Duo
Elden Ring: Nighteign won’t let gamers play as a duo, only solo or a three-player party, and this was decided on for game-balancing purposes.
Elden Ring Nightreign is a game focused more on battles than it isexploring vast overworldsand soaking in atmosphere. As such, any DLC would have to use a different approach than the usual FromSoftware fare.
It seems Elden Ring Nightreign’s post-launch content will be more standard than anyone realized. According toPC Gamer, the game’s Steam page said “Additional DLC—Additional playable characters and bosses,” before it was removed.
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Elden Ring Nightreign DLC Could Add More Heroes & Villains
The addition of new characters via DLC makes sense. Elden Ring Nightreign featureseight playable characters, known as the Nightfarers, which the player can customize using unlocks earned through completing stages.
If FromSoftware really wanted to make bank, it could lean into Elden Ring Nightreign’s crossover potential and have Hunter fromBloodborneor Sekiro-style Nightfarers behind a paywall.
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Codes Being Sent Out; Download Size Revealed
Elden RIng Nightreign’s Network Test codes are being sent out, and there will be five sessions in February.
More interesting is the idea ofbosses being addedvia DLC, especially as FromSoftware could potentially reach into its other games for content.
It’s possible that some of the enemies that appeared in Shadow of the Erdtree will appear as ultra-difficult post-story bosses that players can face in DLC. On top of that, the infamous Malenia could appear here.
The prospect of Elden Ring Nightreign being fleshed outwith more contentis exciting, as the original game was so jam-packed with content that there are a ton of great heroes and villains that could make an appearance in future patches.
Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test Coming In February
Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test set to launch in February, with registrations open starting tomorrow, January 10.
