Exciting news for Elden Ring: Nightreign fans as it gears up to release its first substantial DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, on December 4, 2025. This expansion promises to bring thrilling new bosses, dynamic environments, and fresh playable characters called Nightfarers. Players are set to dive into a world of shifting earth and ancient mysteries.
New Realms and Challenges Await
During the latest State of Play event, a captivating trailer showcased the upcoming content, albeit with minimal context. The Great Hollow, a new Shifting Earth, emerges, revealing a colossal chasm filled with temples, towers, and crystals. Two new Nightfarers join the fray: the Undertaker, who focuses on strength and faith, and the Scholar, an arcane magic specialist. Fans of FromSoft will recognize the imposing presence of Artorias, first seen in the Dark Souls DLC, Artorias of the Abyss.
A voiceover hinting at “the aftermath of the Long Night” suggests the DLC’s setting occurs after the Nightfarers’ triumph over the Nightlords. There’s also a mysterious mention of the “Dreglord.” Souls enthusiasts will likely need post-release lore deep dives to unravel these enigmas. It’s uncertain if the DLC will provide extensive story content or focus on introducing new bosses, characters, and environments.
The Evolution of Elden Ring: Nightreign
Elden Ring: Nightreign, a multiplayer adaptation by Bandai Namco, lets 1-3 players embark on a journey through three challenging nights filled with exploration, loot, and formidable Night Lords. Released in May, the game was praised for its co-op gameplay, though solo play was criticized for imbalance.
Since launch, FromSoftware has been active in refining the game, introducing a duos mode, and an ultra-hard difficulty level, Deep of Night. However, fans have voiced dissatisfaction over the lack of recent updates, leading to growing unrest. Fortunately, a financial report yesterday reassured players, and today’s DLC announcement should further quell concerns. The Forsaken Hollows DLC will be available for $15.00, unless you own the Collectors or Deluxe edition.
You can catch up on everything announced at today’s State of Play right here.