The roundtable had never been so crowded, yet the air was thick with foreboding. In the ever-shifting realm of Limveld, where the Night's Tide gnaws at the edges of reality like a hungry beast, a new chapter had begun. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN™, the standalone multiplayer co-op survival action game from FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., had just unleashed its first major expansion: THE FORSAKEN HOLLOWS DLC. As of early 2026, it is available worldwide on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For the Nightfarers—those brave souls who dare to challenge the Nightlords—this meant one thing: the hunt had grown far more dangerous, and far more intriguing.

Among the new additions, two figures stepped forward to join the roundtable. The first was the Scholar, a trained academic whose mind was a labyrinth of arcane knowledge. He moved through battle like a chess grandmaster reading a dozen boards at once, his keen observation turning enemy patterns into open books. Every spell he cast was a calculated move, every dodge a preemptive strike. The second was the Undertaker, a woman driven by unwavering faith and monstrous strength. Mandated by her monastery to slay the Nightlord, she was an unassuming gatekeeper to the afterlife. Her calm demeanor was a quiet avalanche—seemingly serene until it swept away everything in its path with ruthless efficiency. Together, they represented two new ways to survive the encroaching fire.

But the Forsaken Hollows brought more than just new allies. It introduced two new third-day bosses, terrifying abominations that awaited at the dawn of the final day. These were not mere reskins; they were crafted to test even the most seasoned veterans, with attack patterns that demanded perfect coordination and split-second reflexes. New field bosses roamed the land, and a mysterious new Shifting Earth condition began to warp Limveld itself. This phenomenon was like a living jigsaw puzzle, its pieces rearranging when no one was looking—massive geographical changes that could turn a familiar battlefield into an alien landscape. New points of interest dotted the map, offering both treasure and peril. For veterans and newcomers alike, the world of Nightreign had become a stranger, more unpredictable place.

The core of ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN remains a condensed action RPG where no two journeys are ever the same. Each session, players choose their Nightfarer, each with unique weapons and abilities, and must make split-second decisions across a map that fluctuates with different biomes, enemies, and loot. The encircling Night's Tide forces constant movement, and just a hair's breadth can separate a victorious run from crushing defeat. Surviving each day means outrunning the circle of fire and clashing with terrifying bosses pulled from ELDEN RING and other FromSoftware titles. On the third day, the ultimate challenge awaits: a Nightlord, a never-before-seen boss with its own set of deadly mechanics.

The Nightfarers had learned to expect the unexpected. One expedition might take them through a poisonous swamp, the next through a frozen tundra, and the next through a volcanic wasteland. The Shifting Earth only amplified this chaos. When it activated, the very ground beneath their feet would convulse, mountains would rise where lakes once lay, and ancient ruins would surface from the depths. It was as if the world itself was a living creature, shrugging off its skin to reveal a new, terrifying form.

New Content	Details
Nightfarers	Scholar (spellcasting, observation) and Undertaker (faith, strength)
Bosses	Two new third-day bosses, new field bosses
Shifting Earth	New condition that dramatically alters Limveld's layout
Points of Interest	New explorable locations in Limveld
Platforms	PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X

Cooperation is not just encouraged—it is essential. Nightfarers must combine their abilities to overcome the odds, creating an unparalleled experience in the ELDEN RING universe. And for those who fall? All is not lost. Unsuccessful runs grant relics that allow players to customize and upgrade their characters, tailoring them to personal playstyles. The parallel universe also hides new narratives, slowly unraveling the stories behind each mysterious Nightfarer.

A note for eager adventurers: those who purchased the DLC through pre-order or as part of the deluxe edition must manually add the content to their library. An official unlock guide is available for step-by-step instructions. So gather your fellow Nightfarers, sharpen your blades, and prepare your spells. The Forsaken Hollows are calling, and only the most adaptable will survive the night.