Elden Ring Nightreign: A Poisonous Swamp-Free Adventure?
From Software's upcoming cooperative title, Elden Ring Nightreign, will notably lack the poisonous swamps characteristic of many of the studio's previous games. This revelation comes directly from Yasuhiro Kitao, the project's product manager, in recent press interviews.
While a swamp-like area was featured in the Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, Kitao clarifies it's a distinct location. The absence of the traditional poisonous swamps is attributed to the non-participation of Hidetaka Miyazaki, From Software's president and a known enthusiast of swamp environments in game design. Miyazaki's influence is evident in the swamp locations present in both Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series.
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However, there's a chance Elden Ring Nightreign might incorporate a previously omitted two-player mode. Currently, only one-player and three-player modes are confirmed, with the exclusion of a two-player mode initially cited due to content balancing difficulties. From Software is actively considering adding this mode, but a final decision remains pending.
Elden Ring Nightreign is slated for release on May 30, 2025, for PC and current and next-generation consoles.