Elden Ring Nightreign Release Time for Your Time Zone

Alright, here’s my attempt. Dive in:

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Elden Ring Nightreign’s about to drop and, let me just say, it’s a whole circus trying to figure out when you can actually get your hands on it. I mean, seriously? It’s a roguelike version of Elden Ring we’re talking about, and you can’t just pick it up whenever you want. Nope. Console or PC kinda dictates your fate here. And to make matters weirder, it doesn’t even do the whole crossplay thing yet. So, if your buddy’s starting at some ungodly hour, guess what? You’re on your own.

Right, so let’s get to the nitty-gritty of when it actually launches. If you’re rocking a PS5 or Xbox, it’s supposed to be midnight on May 30 for you folks. But hey, if you’re in the Americas, there’s a twist! Of course, there is.

PC gamers, you’re not off the hook. For you, it’s 12 a.m. CEST, same date. But wherever you are, you’ll have to do a bit of time zone math. Fun times, right? If you’re like me, time zones are just… ugh.

And what’s this game even about? Multiplayer roguelike with a dash of Elden Ring magic, but with a weird matchmaking thing going on. Don’t expect to just duo up with a pal right away. Nope, you’ll be rolling solo or grabbing two buddies. Why exclude duos, though? Just why.

Eight character classes, by the way. They’re all familiar faces if you’ve played Elden Ring before. Makes you wonder if they’re running out of ideas or if it’s a clever nod. Not saying they’re lazy, but you think about these things. Battles happen over three nights, each ending with a boss fight. Oh, and prepare to face some Dark Souls bosses. Because, why not blend universes and tease us with a FromSoftverse?

In the end, Nightreign’s more like Elden Ring’s playful cousin. Not as big as those usual iconic FromSoftware games, but still a treat if you’re a fan through and through. Price tag? Forty bucks. Check out Polygon’s preview if you’re curious, but if you ask me, sometimes the mystery’s half the fun.