Elden Ring Nightreign ranks high among the biggest game releases of the year, and its highly anticipated arrival is only a few days away. After the mammoth success of Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware is returning to the Elden Ring IP once again, but this time, they’re finally making the multiplayer pivot that players have been dreaming about for ages. Set on an alternate map within the Lands Between, Nightreign injects a roguelite element into FromSoft’s souls-like formula, and millions of players simply cannot wait to get their hands on it. If you’re also a part of this crowd, check out our guide on Elden Ring Nightreign’s release times, preload schedule, and a handy countdown timer to help you jump into the game as early as possible.
Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date and Time
Elden Ring Nightreign arrives worldwide on May 30, 2025, and Bandai Namco has revealed the official release times and the game’s preload schedule for multiple regions. Given the time-zone differences, the game will be available on May 29 in some areas. Additionally, the release times for PC and Console are different across several locations as well. Check out all major release times below:
- Release Time in the U.S. (PDT)
- Console: May 29, 9:00 PM
- PC: May 29, 3:00 PM
- Release Time in Canada (CDT)
- Console: May 29, 11:00 PM
- PC: May 29, 5:00 PM
- Release Time in the U.K. (BST)
- Console: May 29, 12:00 AM
- PC: May 30, 11:00 PM
- Release Time in France (CEST)
- Console: May 30, 12:00 AM
- PC: May 30, 12:00 AM
- Release Time in Australia (AEST)
- Console: May 30, 12:00 AM
- PC: May 30, 8:00 AM
- Release Time in United Arab Emirates (GST)
- Console: May 30, 12:00 AM
- PC: May 30, 2:00 AM
- Release Time in India (IST)
- Console: May 30, 1:30 PM
- PC: May 30, 3:30 PM
Elden Ring Nightreign Countdown Timer
If you want to dive into Limveld as soon as Nightreign becomes available, keep track of its release date using the countdown timer given below:
Elden Ring Nightreign Countdown
How to Preload Elden Ring Nightreign on PC
Elden Ring Nightreign will be available for preload 48 hours before your regional release time. Refer to the release times graphic to confirm its availability in your location, and once you’re within 48 hours of its arrival, follow these steps:
- Launch Steam and open the Elden Ring Nightreign store page.
- Click on the option to pre-purchase the game.
- If the date requirement is met, you’ll see a preload option.
- Click on it, select the install directory, and wait for the download to finish.
How to Preload Elden Ring Nightreign on PS5
Just like PC, make sure to check the release times first and then follow these steps:
- Open the Elden Ring Nightreign store on the PlayStation Store.
- Pre-purchase the game and then navigate to your library.
- Find Elden Ring Nightreign in your game list and click download.
- Wait for the game to finish pre-loading.
How to Preload Elden Ring Nightreign on Xbox Series X/S
If you’re on Xbox Series X/S, here’s how to preload Elden Ring Nightreign:
- Launch the Xbox Store and open the Elden Ring Nightreign store page in the search bar.
- Pre-purchase the game if you haven’t, then select the preload option.
- Wait for the pre-load to finish and ready up.
Following these steps across all three platforms will ensure you’re ready for Elden Ring Nightreign’s launch. Speaking of which, what Elden Ring Nightreign class are you picking for your first playthrough? Let us know in the comments below.
