Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC Release Date – Latest Leaks, Countdown & What to Expect

FromSoftware’s Elden Ring Nightreign is officially set to unlock on 30 May 2025, but many players will gain access a few hours earlier depending on platform and region. Below is everything searchers need to know about the Elden Ring Nightreign release date, launch schedule, preload window, file size, and editions. RELEASE DATE AT A GLANCE • Global launch day: Friday, 30 May 2025 • Early unlock on consoles in the Americas: Thursday evening, 29 May • Early unlock on PC worldwide: Thursday afternoon/evening, 29 May (U.S. time) CONSOLE UNLOCK TIMES PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S (and previous-gen versions) use a rolling midnight release: – 9 p.m. PDT – 29 May (U.S. West Coast) – 11 p.m. CDT – 29 May (U.S. Central) – 12 a.m. EDT – 30 May (U.S. East Coast) – 12 a.m. BST/CEST – 30 May (U.K./Western Europe) – 7 a.m. JST – 30 May (Japan) Polygon first published the full console timetable. PC (STEAM) UNLOCK TIMES Steam follows a simultaneous global release set to 12 a.m. CEST on 30 May, which converts to: – 3 p.m. PDT – 29 May – 6 p.m. EDT – 29 May – 11 p.m. BST – 29 May – 7 a.m. JST – 30 May Windows Central confirmed the PC schedule in its launch-time guide. PRELOAD DETAILS Digital preloads go live 48 hours before your local unlock time on every platform, giving fans two full days to download the game in advance. DOWNLOAD SIZE • Consoles: ≈ 21 GB • PC (Steam): ≈ 30 GB These modest sizes mean even SSD-strapped players should find space easily. PLATFORMS & EDITIONS Nightreign launches simultaneously on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. • Standard Edition: $39.99 / €39.99 • Deluxe Edition: adds digital artbook & soundtrack (no early access) Physical Collector’s Editions are available via Bandai Namco’s store, shipping on the same date worldwide. WHAT’S NEW IN NIGHTREIGN – Roguelike, three-night structure set in Limveld (a twisted Limgrave) – Eight fixed Nightfarer classes; no character creator – Co-op for up to three players; duos not supported at launch – Cross-play not available (PC & console ecosystems remain separate) – Boss roster includes fan-favorite enemies from Dark Souls, teased in trailers. KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR SEARCHERS 1. Elden Ring Nightreign release date is 30 May 2025 worldwide, but U.S. players can start on 29 May. 2. Console versions unlock at local midnight; Steam unlocks at 3 p.m. PDT / 6 p.m. EDT on the 29th. 3. Preloads begin 48 hours ahead, with a ~21–30 GB download. 4. No early-access editions or cross-play at launch—everyone starts together once the servers go live. Bookmark this page or set a reminder so you’re ready to step into the Night as soon as the servers open.