Is Elden Ring Nightreign coming to Xbox Game Pass?
No, Elden Ring Nightreign isn't coming to Xbox Game Pass, and likely won't at any point in the future, either. This was never directly confirmed by FromSoftware or Bandai Namco, but it's something that would have been marketed heavily by now, and FromSoftware games have never come to Game Pass before anyway.
Elden Ring Nightreign isn't on Xbox Game Pass
Developer FromSoftware delivered what is widely considered to be one of the greatest action RPGs of all time in 2022 with its Game of the Year-winning hit Elden Ring, along with the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC last year that was basically a full game in its own right. The studio isn't done with its beloved new property, though, because it's imminently releasing a brand new entry on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PS5, and PS4 called Elden Ring Nightreign.
Compared to FromSoftware's other Soulslike games that promote slow and steady progression, thorough exploration, and meticulous buildcrafting, Nightreign is something far different — something far closer to a roguelike, and with a distinct co-op focus. Set in an alternate Elden Ring universe, Nightreign is a fast-paced three-player experience in which teams battle their way across a map for three "days," collecting random loot, unlocking upgrades, and challenging bosses along the way. Rather than creating a highly customized build, you're given the choice of eight different Nightfarer characters that have predetermined leveling paths and cater to different playstyles. You then have to make the best build you can with what you find throughout each run.
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It's a huge departure from typical FromSoftware fare — but after playing through it for my Elden Ring Nightreign review, it's become a game I can wholeheartedly recommend, even if it has some problems with environmental and enemy variety. Many other reviewers enjoyed it, too, and so there's plenty of hype and excitement for the co-op ARPG's May 30 release. Naturally, that also means many are hoping they'll be able to play the game on Xbox Game Pass.
A Game Pass release for Nightreign would undoubtedly make many Xbox and PC players happy, but unfortunately, it's not coming to Microsoft's buffet-style gaming service. There's been zero official mention of Game Pass availability for the title, and that's something that would have been heavily marketed by now if it was present. So, while the developers haven't come out and confirmed it won't be on Game Pass, it's clear that it won't be.
Could Elden Ring Nightreign come to Game Pass?
Elden Ring Nightreign won't be playable through Xbox Game Pass. But could the Soulsy co-op roguelike make its way to the service at some point in the future? It's not uncommon for new games to eventually come to Game Pass, so indeed, the possibility is there.
Sadly, though, it's still a very unlikely one. None of FromSoftware's other games on Xbox or PC — Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Armored Core 6, and the original Elden Ring — have ever been available on Game Pass before, so there's no reason to believe Nightreign will be, either. It's not impossible, of course, but even so, I wouldn't ever expect it to happen.
That means the only way to play Elden Ring Nightreign will be to purchase a permanent copy of it on your platform of choice. It has an MSRP of $39.99 with a $54.99 Deluxe Edition that includes future DLC access, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and some exclusive characters and bosses. Notably, though, you can get the Xbox and PC version for just $33.99 at Newegg with the promo code XVSAVE. You can also snag the Deluxe Edition for only $50.29 at CDKeys.
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