Elden Ring Nightreign has wasted no time making an impact. Just days after launch, its first major expansion has already crossed two million sales worldwide, setting a strong tone for the game’s post-release support. For a standalone spin-off operating outside the original game’s massive open-world formula, that’s an impressive start and one that shows the appetite for more Soulsborne content remains as intense as ever.
The Forsaken Hollows DLC introduces a sizeable new region, fresh bosses, additional build paths, and new systems designed to push Nightreign’s multiplayer-focused direction even further. Players were quick to jump back in, which isn’t surprising given that the expansion was featured prominently in the game’s marketing and bundled as part of the Deluxe Edition at a relatively accessible upgrade price.
Beyond new locations and encounters, the update refreshes the broader rhythm of Nightreign, bringing enough mechanical additions to reignite the community. Early impressions across social channels lean positive, with many praising the difficulty curve and the variety of the new enemy roster.
Launch momentum also matters for Elden Ring Nightreign’s long-term health. Strong early sales can signal to Bandai Namco and FromSoftware that expanding the Nightreign sub-series, whether through additional DLC or full sequels, is a worthwhile investment. Considering this DLC reached blockbuster territory within its first stretch, more support seems likely.
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Do I need to finish the main Nightreign campaign before starting the DLC?
You don’t but having a progressed character helps, since the DLC’s difficulty assumes you’re familiar with Nightreign’s combat flow.
What kind of content does the new Nightreign DLC actually add?
It expands the game with a new region, fresh bosses, additional build paths, and mechanics designed to shake up the multiplayer meta.
