FromSoftware has officially lifted the veil on The Forsaken Hollows, the first major DLC expansion for Elden Ring Nightreign. The add-on launches on December 4, 2025, and Insider-Gaming has outlined the full global release schedule for both PC and console versions.
The expansion brings two new playable characters: The spell-focused Scholar and the spirit-driven Undertaker; alongside fresh enemies, new bosses, and a major world-altering feature known as Shifting Earth. According to Bandai Namco, this system reshapes parts of Limveld, opening previously inaccessible routes and shifting environmental hazards in real time.
Global Release Timing
As confirmed, PC players get a slight head start thanks to a regional rollout that begins on December 3rd in the Americas. Consoles follow shortly after.
PC (Steam) Release Times
- PST: 3:00 PM – December 3
- EST: 6:00 PM – December 3
- CET: 00:00 – December 4
- EET (incl. Türkiye): 01:00 – December 4
Console Release Times
- PST: 9:00 PM – December 3
- EST: 12:00 AM – December 4
- CET: 00:00 – December 4
- EET (incl. Türkiye): 01:00–02:00 – December 4
This staggered launch means some regions will be diving into the Hollows hours earlier depending on platform choice. PC users in the U.S. will be among the first, while console players catch up just before midnight.
What the DLC Adds
The Forsaken Hollows focuses on expanding Nightreign’s combat sandbox and exploration depth. The DLC includes:
- Two new character archetypes that dramatically alter build options
- A pair of new boss encounters tied to the Hollows’ deeper lore
- The Shifting Earth mechanic, which alters terrain layouts and enemy routes across Limveld
With Nightreign continuing to build its own identity within the Elden Ring universe, The Forsaken Hollows looks set to deliver the game’s most ambitious content yet. Whether you’re returning for co-op runs or diving solo into the shifting landscape, the DLC drops in a matter of days and the global rollout map ensures no one will be waiting long.
Stay tuned to VGNW and on X for full coverage, performance impressions, and gameplay breakdowns the moment the DLC goes live.
When does the Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC release?
The Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring Nightreign launches on December 4, 2025, with an earlier regional unlock for PC players on December 3.
Do you need to finish Elden Ring Nightreign’s main story to play the DLC?
Not officially, but progressing through Elden Ring Nightreign makes accessing the DLC areas and surviving its difficulty far more manageable.
What are the global release times for the Elden Ring Nightreign DLC?
PC unlocks at 3 PM PST / 6 PM EST / 00:00 CET / 01:00 EET, while consoles unlock at 9 PM PST / 12 AM EST / 00:00 CET / 01:00–02:00 EET. These are the official rollout times for the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion.
