The eagerly awaited release of Elden Ring Nightreign is finally here, with Bandai Namco and FromSoftware confirming its global availability. The official launch date is set for May 30 at midnight EDT, accessible across platforms including PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S. However, due to varying time zones, players in different regions may gain access slightly earlier. For instance, West Coast gamers in the Pacific Time Zone can dive into the game starting at 9pm on May 29.
Platform-specific release times also vary. On most platforms, PC users get a head start compared to console players. In the U.S. East Coast, PC enthusiasts can begin their journey at 6pm on May 29, whereas console owners must wait until midnight.
Elden Ring Nightreign global release schedule. Image credit: Bandai Namco.Pre-loading is available 48 hours before the official launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. During an interview with IGN, Elden Ring Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki addressed the decision to prioritize trio-based multiplayer experiences over duos. He admitted that the lack of a two-player mode was unintentional and acknowledged the team's oversight. Ishizaki emphasized that the game was primarily designed with three-player co-op in mind, but assured fans that solo and duo experiences were also considered. Post-launch updates may address this gap based on player feedback.
Here’s the breakdown of global release times:
Thursday, May 29, 2025
PDT:
Console: 9pm
PC: 3pmCDT:
Console: 11pm
PC: 5pmCOT:
Console: 11pm
PC: 5pm
Friday, May 30, 2025
EST:
Console: 12am
PC: 6pm (May 29)BRT:
Console: 1am
PC: 7pm (May 29)BST:
Console: 12am
PC: 11pm (May 29)CEST:
Console: 12am
PC: 12amEEST:
Console: 12am
PC: 1amSAST:
Console: 12am
PC: 12pmMSK:
Console: 12am
PC: 1amADT:
Console: 12am
PC: 6pm (May 29)GST:
Console: 12am
PC: 2amSGT:
Console: 12am
PC: 6amUTC+7:
Console: 12am
PC: 6pm (May 29)UTC+8:
Console: 12am
PC: 6pm (May 29)KST:
Console: 12am
PC: 6pm (May 29)JST:
Console: 12am
PC: 7amAEST:
Console: 12am
PC: 8amNZST:
Console: 12am
PC: 10am
