Elden Ring Nightreign Release Time Revealed: Global Launch Countdown

The wait for FromSoftware’s co-op roguelike spin-off is almost over, and the exact Elden Ring Nightreign release time depends on both your platform and your location. Below is a complete breakdown, plus preload and file-size details so you can hit Limveld the second servers go live. WHEN DOES ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN UNLOCK? Console (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) • Midnight local time on Friday, 30 May for most of the world. • North and South America unlock a little earlier: – 9 p.m. PDT – Thursday, 29 May – 11 p.m. CDT – Thursday, 29 May – 1 a.m. BRT – Friday, 30 May Source: Polygon’s official launch-time grid. PC (Steam) • A single simultaneous launch: 12 a.m. CEST on 30 May. – 3 p.m. PDT – 29 May – 6 p.m. EDT – 29 May – 11 p.m. BST – 29 May – 7 a.m. JST – 30 May – 8 a.m. AEST – 30 May Source: Windows Central’s confirmed schedule. HOW TO PLAY EARLY WITH THE “NEW ZEALAND” CLOCK TRICK Because console versions launch at midnight local time, players who set their PlayStation or Xbox region to New Zealand can jump in roughly 15–17 hours ahead of North American midnight. Just switch your console’s region in settings, restart, and you’ll be treated as if you’re already in NZ. Remember to swap back once the game is live in your own territory. PRELOAD START TIME Bandai Namco confirms that preload is available exactly 48 hours before your regional launch time on every platform, giving you two full days to download the client and any day-one patch. DOWNLOAD SIZE • PlayStation: 21.16 GB • Xbox: 21.18 GB • Steam: ~30 GB (includes high-res textures) Keep at least 35 GB free for safe extraction and future patches. CROSSPLAY AND MULTIPLAYER DETAILS Nightreign supports 1- or 3-player runs but currently does NOT include cross-platform matchmaking, so pick the system your friends use if you plan to co-op at launch. REGIONAL COUNTDOWN AT A GLANCE • West Coast US (PDT): 29 May – 9 p.m. console / 3 p.m. PC • East Coast US (EDT): 30 May – 12 a.m. console / 6 p.m. PC (29 May) • UK (BST): 30 May – 12 a.m. console / 11 p.m. PC (29 May) • Europe (CEST): 30 May – 12 a.m. console & PC • Japan (JST): 30 May – 12 a.m. console / 7 a.m. PC • Australia (AEST): 30 May – 12 a.m. console / 8 a.m. PC WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT 1. Pre-order and trigger the preload so you’re not stuck in a 20-GB queue. 2. Clear a slot for roughly 35 GB on your SSD for smoother asset streaming. 3. If you’re on console, decide whether to use the New Zealand region switch to shave off hours. 4. Coordinate with friends—without crossplay, you’ll need to be on the same platform. 5. Review the eight Nightfarer classes so you can lock in your first build the moment Limveld opens. FINAL THOUGHTS Whether you’re hunting the very first Nightlord on PC at 3 p.m. Pacific or counting down to a midnight console launch, these times are set in stone. With tiny file sizes, two-day preloads and a clever time-zone exploit, there’s no reason to miss the opening minutes of Elden Ring Nightreign. Sharpen your blades, summon your squad, and prepare to step into FromSoftware’s newest nightmare the instant the servers awaken.