FromSoftware: Masters of the Art of Making Gamers Sweat
In a shocking twist (not really), FromSoftware has decided to give eager players a taste of something new with the announcement of the first DLC for the grand saga known as Elden Ring. Brace yourselves: it’s called Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows. Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Just the kind of thing that promises sleepless nights and more rage-fueled keyboard-smashing moments.
- FromSoftware: Masters of the Art of Making Gamers Sweat
- Mark Those Calendars! (And Prepare to Die… Again)
- New Playable Classes: Because Why Not Add More Ways to Perish?
- Bosses Galore: More DOOM Coming Your Way
- Metrics That Will Make Any Publisher Weep with Joy
- Critics: Keeping the Bar Low, One Review at a Time
Mark Those Calendars! (And Prepare to Die… Again)
Release date: December 4. Circle it, underline it, or send a carrier pigeon—whatever works, just don’t forget it! This thrilling expansion is set to introduce players to more Nightfarers, Bosses, and a plethora of things that will likely lead to a well-deserved break from reality.
Check out the spook-tacular trailer below if heart-pounding excitement is what’s needed this week. Spoiler alert: it won’t contain any puppies or rainbows.
New Playable Classes: Because Why Not Add More Ways to Perish?
This expansion isn’t just about more monsters to fend off; it also gifts players two brand-new playable classes. First up, the Scholar. This intrepid academic claims to roam the Lands Between and supposedly has enough arcane skills to make even an ancient tome blush. They gain “incredible advantages through battlefield observation.” In simpler terms: they’ll be analyzing damage data while still getting mercilessly battered.
Then there’s the Undertaker, an abbess with a knack for sending enemies packing to the afterlife. Equipped with impressive faith and crushing strength, she’ll almost definitely look really cool while making absolutely sure enemies take the express route to doom. Who knew undertakers could be so trendy?
Bosses Galore: More DOOM Coming Your Way
The fun doesn’t stop there, folks! Two delightfully troublesome new bosses will grace your screen. Get ready for some intense adrenaline-pumping action as players try to figure out which way is up after a few dozen face plants into the ground. Never fear, the sweet thrill of victory will likely feel as far off as the next tequila sunrise after the latest defeat.
Metrics That Will Make Any Publisher Weep with Joy
Meanwhile, back in the realm of numbers, Elden Ring Nightreign made its debut earlier this year, and despite some decidedly lukewarm reviews—think less hot chocolate on a cold day and more soup that’s sat out one too many hours—it has somehow done remarkably well. SteamDB reports a staggering peak of 313,593 concurrent users, all desperately wondering if they, too, can finally escape **death**. This makes it FromSoftware’s second-highest performance, sandwiched between its own original game and something that entered the realm of near-mythical status with a whopping peak of 953,426.
The fantastic people at Bandai Namco threw an enormous cake for the occasion, singing songs of joy as the game sold 2 million copies within 24 hours of its launch. By the end of July, things only got better—crossing an impressive 5 million units sold. Almost enough to convince anyone that dying a thousand times is, in fact, lucrative.
Critics: Keeping the Bar Low, One Review at a Time
And what about critics? Well, one insightful review stated that Elden Ring Nightreign is “a clumsy multiplayer sideshow to the generation’s best RPG.” Ouch! Apparently, while roguelike elements may offer a bit of shiny entertainment, the lack of variety and hit-or-miss combat leaves something to be desired. What an honest roundhouse kick to the pride.
As anticipation builds, players everywhere gear up for new ways to dive headfirst into the raucous world of Elden Ring. Can it live up to the chaos? Only time (and perhaps a few extra lives) will tell!
