Action RPG

Elden Ring Nightreign Crushes 2025’s Biggest RPGs in Day-One Steam Player Count

BBG News

Greetings Nightfarers! The era of “Elden Ring Nightreign” has officially commenced across all platforms. Breaking away from the conventional Soulslike mold, doubts about the game’s success were abundant; however, it appears that

As a dedicated fan, I must admit that I harbored some reservations about FromSoftware’s foray into multiplayer co-op with Elden Ring Nightreign. However, the massive turnout on its launch day on Steam has left me astounded, outshining many of this year’s top RPG releases.

Elden Ring Nightreign begins its journey on Steam with a peak of over 313,000 concurrent players

The number of players for the multiplayer game “Elden Ring Nightreign” on its release day has been significant in predicting its long-term success, and it appears that

It’s safe to say that the initial success surpasses expectations, as the number of players on Steam at launch surpassed heavyweights like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (with 256,206 players), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (121,422 players), and even The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (with 216,784 players).

A game categorized as a multiplayer title outshining the most popular role-playing games this year? That’s only something FromSoftware could pull off. Elden Ring, for instance, boasted over 953,000 concurrent players at launch – a figure that speaks volumes. But Nightreign, being an innovative take on the Souls series in multiplayer mode and garnering over 300,000 players at launch, is truly noteworthy.

At first unveiling, the multiplayer and cooperative elements of the game initially deterred traditional Souls series enthusiasts, leading some to perceive it as an over-exploitation of the Elden Ring intellectual property, with a touch of skepticism regarding Nightreign.

On the contrary, these figures demonstrate that FromSoftware’s games are virtually infallible and seem to repel low player counts. One of the reasons players aren’t hesitant about purchasing it is its affordable $40 price tag. Interestingly, Miyazaki admitted that the game was a risky project, which is why it’s smaller in scale compared to Elden Ring.

With these figures on PC, he can relax knowing that Elden Ring Nightreign’s IP reputation remains robust. Kicking off impressively on Steam, we await to see if the numbers will continue to climb in the days ahead. The post-launch weekend is always significant, but with these numbers, Elden Ring Nightreign’s success is all but assured.

What does this mean for the future of Elden Ring Nightreign?

Analyzing a game’s future solely based on its launch day player count can be misleading as numbers may fluctuate at any moment. Nevertheless, the high number of players for Elden Ring Nightreign on its first day suggests a promising outlook for the game’s post-launch support.

Currently, more than 210,000 individuals are engaged in the game via Steam. It’s important to mention that these figures only represent Steam users; the initial day sales for PlayStation and Xbox have yet to be disclosed. However, considering the game’s success on Steam, it’s reasonable to anticipate strong performances on those platforms as well. We should expect an update within the next week.

If players continue to play the game in the coming days, we can anticipate regular updates and tweaks to improve the overall experience. Granted, this game isn’t a replica of Elden Ring or Dark Souls; it has its unique qualities, but that doesn’t diminish the game’s strengths.

Additionally, the concept of people collaborating on a Souls series game and overcoming bosses together is incredibly thrilling. Although multiplayer combat (PvP) won’t be available in Elden Ring Nightreign, cooperative play (duo-support) is planned for future updates, as the game’s director has hinted at exploring this feature post-launch.

Concerning the future projects of From Software, they’re now working on creating “The Duskbloods” specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. At this point, it’s unclear if this game will appear on other platforms, but fans can only speculate, as it seems to be the closest approximation to a “Bloodborne” sequel that we might get.

Elden Ring Nightreign is now available on all platforms.

Read More

2025-05-30 16:13

Previous post Quand Solana danse avec les ours : un drame financier à ne pas manquer !
Next post Solana’s Rollercoaster: Will It Soar or Sink? 🎢💸