Elden Ring: Nightreign Reaches 255K Steam Players Within 30 Minutes


The highly anticipated Elden Ring: Nightreign saw a surge in excitement prior to its launch. In the first half-hour following its release, an impressive 255,000 gamers jumped into the game world.

300K In The First Hour

In the game Elden Ring: Nightreign, a world shrouded in darkness and boasting a tough difficulty level intertwines with roguelike mechanics and multiplayer options. It’s no surprise that players are eagerly anticipating its release, as this excitement translates to impressive numbers: Within 30 minutes of launch, an astounding 255 thousand gamers were playing simultaneously; a mere hour later, the player count had surged beyond 300 thousand. Although numerous players have lauded the game, others have been less than impressed. However, it remains unclear whether this is due to the game itself or if there are other factors at play.

Currently, the player count for Elden Ring Nightreign peaked at an impressive 255,867 on Steam, just within half an hour of its release.

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 29, 2025

Many Players Are Thrilled

If you’re a dedicated Elden Ring enthusiast, you’ll find yourself immediately comfortable with the new multiplayer aspect: Players need to survive for three consecutive days and nights before they can engage in a battle against the Nightlord. Interestingly, some of the bosses encountered after each night are recurring characters from Dark Souls 1 up to Elden Ring!

In this game, a circle that resembles a royal battle competition continually contracts to keep you on the move. This dynamic and challenging environment keeps players engaged. The diverse array of character classes, ranging from magic-users to archers, a Sekiro-like executioner, and many more, cater to various playstyles, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Generally speaking, certain players believe that Nightreign encompasses all the elements we’ve encountered before in its predecessors.

No Game Is Perfect

While some players find the new game challenging, their main issues lie with the absence of voice chat for communication and the default team size of three, making it difficult to play with strangers. Additionally, a few players have expressed disappointment over the game’s limited frame rate of 60 FPS. However, these concerns are mitigated if you start the game with two friends already in your team.

Critics Are Not Entirely Satisfied

It seems quite surprising that critics haven’t given Elden Ring a rating as impressive as it deserves. They point out technical issues and a scarcity of motivations for prolonged play after vanquishing the principal adversaries. Critics also mention an imbalance, particularly in single-player mode. The game is perceived to be excessively challenging without providing appropriate rewards for your efforts. Yet, only the passage of time will reveal how Elden Ring evolves further.

What do you think? Have you already been able to test the new Elden Ring part?

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2025-05-30 22:10