Elden Ring: NightReign release date, times, and pre-load details

FromSoftware has confirmed the exact release schedule for Elden Ring: NightReign, the upcoming co-op spinoff of the popular franchise. NightReign will debut on Thursday, May 29, for PC and console players in the North American regions, with rollouts continuing into May 30 for other regions. Meanwhile, pre-loads open 48 hours in advance on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, giving you plenty of time to download ahead of launch.

Elden Ring: NightReign is set to launch on May 29

Here’s when Elden Ring: NightReign will release across the globe -

North America

• PDT (Pacific) - Console: May 29 at 9:00 PM | PC: May 29 at 3:00 PM
• CDT (Central) - Console: May 29 at 11:00 PM | PC: May 29 at 5:00 PM
• EDT (Eastern) - Console: May 30 at 12:00 AM | PC: May 29 at 6:00 PM

Latin America

• COT (Colombia): Console May 29 11 PM | PC May 29 5 PM
• BRT (Brazil): Console May 30 1 AM | PC May 29 7 PM

Europe

• BST (UK): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 29 11 PM
• CEST (Central EU): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 12 AM
• EEST / MSK (East EU / Moscow): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 1 AM

Africa & Middle East

• SAST (South Africa) / ADT (Saudi): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 1 AM
• GST (UAE): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 2 AM

Asia

• UTC+7 / UTC+8: Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 5 AM / 6 AM
• KST / JST: Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 7 AM

Oceania

• SGT (Singapore): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 6 AM
• AEST (Australia): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 8 AM
• NZST (New Zealand): Console May 30 12 AM | PC May 30 10 AM

Elden Ring: NightReign pre-load will be out 48 hours before the release

As mentioned, Elden Ring: NightReign pre-loads will be available 48 hours before the full release. That means each timezone’s pre-load opens exactly two days prior to its console and PC unlock. Players will find the Pre-Load button on the Elden Ring: NightReign page in your platform’s digital store. Further, the download is roughly 30 GB, matching the final install requirement. However, players are advised to have at least 35–40 GB of free space to accommodate any day-one patch.

Do you need Elden Ring to play Elden Ring: NightReign?

No, as mentioned earlier, Elden Ring: NightReign is a standalone spin-off and not a DLC. In fact, the two games follow completely different gameplay and direction. Players don’t even need to have knowledge of the previous Elden Ring titles to enjoy NightReign.

In other words, you don’t need to have a copy of Elden Ring or its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC to play NightReign. After the release, you will be able to purchase and download Elden Ring: NightReign - a digital or physical copy for your PC and console - and get started.

Here’s where you can get your copy of Elden Ring: NightReign -

• PS5 Deluxe Edition (curr. $54.99 on Amazon)
• PS5 Standard Edition (curr. $39.99 on Amazon)
• Xbox Series X Deluxe Edition (curr. $54.99 on Amazon)
• Xbox Series X Standard Edition (curr. $39.99 on Amazon)
• Xbox Series X and S Standard Edition Digital Code (curr. $39.99 on Amazon)
• PC via Steam

Players can also head over to the digital storefronts for their consoles and purchase a digital copy.