Release Time for Elden Ring Nightreign in Your Time Zone

The whole hullabaloo about when Elden Ring Nightreign drops is, honestly, more of a puzzle than the actual game. No kidding—I’ve seen simpler board game rules.

So, there’s this thing. Elden Ring Nightreign. It’s not just any Elden Ring—it’s got roguelike vibes and multiplayer chaos. It’s launching this week, but not in a straightforward way because, of course not! Your start time depends on whether you’re on console or PC. Oh, and if you were thinking of teaming up with your buddies across platforms, nope, think again. Crossplay isn’t a thing here yet.

Okay, let’s break it down like this—PS5 and Xbox folks, set your clocks for midnight local time on Friday, May 30. Unless you’re in the Americas, where things might get a little wonky. Why is everything always more complicated in the Americas? Just a thought.

PC players, it’s a bit more synchronized for you. Everyone hits the play button at 12 a.m. CEST on Friday, May 30. See? Makes you feel kinda special, right? Anyway—no wait, lost my train of thought—yeah, you’ll want to check what that translates to in your corner of the globe.

Now, what’s Nightreign bringing to the table? It’s like Elden Ring, but with this neat roguelike shuffle. Here’s a twist, though: you can journey alone or in a trio, but pairs? Nah, they didn’t make the cut right now. Maybe it’s intentional? Or maybe I just blinked and missed something.

Character options? Eight classes, all doing their own Elden Ring thing. You get three nights per run, each with a climactic boss fight at the end. And guess what? Some of those bosses are straight outta Dark Souls. A nod or a wink to fans? You decide.

Okay, so Nightreign is $40—a neat little side quest for Elden Ring fanatics rather than a full-blown epic. Wanna dive deeper? Check out Polygon’s preview for the nitty-gritty. Who knows, you might find an Easter egg or two.