Elden Ring Nightreign producer thanks players for "bravely" embracing its "peculiar aspects" as it collects Mixed Steam reviews: "As with Demon's Souls or Sekiro, it may be confounding at first"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
Elden Ring:: Nightreign is proving to be the most controversial FromSoftware game in years, with a Metacritic score calling back to the studio's decades-old obscurities and Steam reviews taking the new release to task for everything from a 60fps cap to the lack of duos support. That all hasn't stopped 2 million players from buying in, and producer Yasuhiro Kitao is very thankful to those who have.
"Nightreign has some peculiar aspects to its game design and is different from our recent titles in various ways," Kitao says in response to the game's day one sales announcement. "Nonetheless, many of you have bravely jumped into this world, and for that we're immensely grateful."
FromSoftware's games have always been an acquired taste – it just happens that a lot of people acquired that taste between Dark Souls and Elden Ring. "As with Demon's Souls or Sekiro," Kitao adds, hearkening back to the studio's other modern hits, "it may be confounding at first, but just like those games, Nightreign offers its own challenges and experiences."
Kitao concludes that "once you overcome the initial hurdle, it'll surely provide a sense of accomplishment that's also its very own. We hope you enjoy it."
The full scope of how much the community enjoys Nightreign – or doesn't – is only going to become clear as time passes, and there's certainly no consensus right now. The only thing that is clear is that Nightreign is targeting a much different, more multiplayer-focused audience than FromSoft's recent work.
Nightreign's got a lot to prove, not least because FromSoftware's The Duskbloods, one of the biggest upcoming Switch 2 games on the horizon, is also a multiplayer-focused take on the Soulsborne format. Here's hoping that both Nightreign and The Duskbloods can find their mark.
Wondering how to two-hand in Elden Ring Nightreign? We've got you covered at that link.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Aimee Lou Wood Was Seemingly So Upset About SNL Parodying Her. Now, An Insider Opens Up About The Response From Her Pals
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As wild as the drama got on The White Lotus Season 3 — which ended its run on the 2025 TV schedule in April — the whispers of behind-the-scenes happenings has arguably been even juicier. That includes a potential feud between Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood, which was exacerbated by their reactions to a Saturday Night Live bit that mocked the actress' teeth. Wood slammed the sketch, and an insider is now revealing how her pals and co-stars responded. 'The White Potus' was a sketch that aired on the April 12 episode of SNL. Sarah Sherman appeared to portray Chelsea from The White Lotus (available to stream with a Max subscription) by donning prosthetic teeth that resembled Aimee Lou Wood's. The actress called it 'mean and unfunny,' and according to Life&Style, many of her castmates agreed. A source said: Everyone is rallying around her, well, everyone except Walton Goggins, who she's on the outs with, but the rest of the cast has totally been there for her. Rumors of tension between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins spread after the actors went from saying absolutely glowing things about each other to unfollowing each other on social media. Goggins refused to address it, but many read into his own response to the Saturday Night Live sketch, which he called 'smashing,' commenting on the show's Instagram, 'Hahahahahhahaha Amazzzingggg.' Walton Goggins even went on to serve as a Saturday Night Live Season 50 host on May 10, but that was reportedly in the works before 'The White Potus' sketch drama. It's unknown what, if anything, has been said between him and his on-screen love (Goggins played Chelsea's partner Rick), but the insider claims the support she received from other friends has helped. They said: They've called her to tell her how absurd the sketch was. Other people have taken to social media to defend her, which has of course made her feel a whole lot better. Even SNL cast members have reached out to the actress, with Sarah Sherman sending her flowers and saying she 'never meant to hurt anyone's feelings." HOW SNL RESPONDED TO BACKLASH ➤ Sarah Sherman felt 'terrible' about making Aimee Lou Wood feel bad➤ Chloe Fineman admits 'parody can go too far'➤ Bowen Yang says actress' reaction was 'completely valid' ➤ Despite reports, SNL did not apologize to Aimee Lou Wood Aimee Lou Wood low-key stole The White Lotus Season 3, so it's understandable that she got frustrated that people were more focused on her teeth than her performance. However, when paparazzi photographed the actress sobbing in South London days after the Saturday Night Live sketch aired, she denied that was the reason. As for the supposed feud between her and Walton Goggins, the pair started following each other on Instagram again last month, and there are now rumors that they may be reuniting soon — if for no other reason, the Emmy campaign The White Lotus stars will inevitably be involved in. If you want to see the SNL sketch that upset Aimee Lou Wood and added fuel to the feud rumors, you can watch the April 12 episode or any other Saturday Night Live edition with a Peacock subscription. Peacock TV: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearPeacock is your destination for all 50 seasons of Saturday Night Live! It costs as little as $7.99 a month, and you can also purchase Peacock Premium to enjoy ad-free streams and download titles to watch offline at your Deal As for the supposed feud between her and Walton Goggins, the pair started following each other on Instagram again last month, and there are now rumors that they may be reuniting soon — if for no other reason, the Emmy campaign The White Lotus stars will inevitably be involved in. If you want to see the SNL sketch that upset Aimee Lou Wood and added fuel to the feud rumors, you can watch the April 12 episode or any other Saturday Night Live edition with a Peacock subscription.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Vampire horror movie Sinners is now available to buy, and fans are rediscovering their favorite moments, from its killer soundtrack to Remmick's line delivery
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sinners is now available on digital, and fans of the vampire horror flick have wasted no time in watching the movie again and sharing their favorite moments online. As of June 3, 2025, Ryan Coogler's horror hit is ready to buy and watch at home on Prime Video and other movie purchasing sites. This has led to a resurgence of Sinners discourse online, with many fans sharing key scenes they loved in the theater that they are now able to watch again and again – including that iconic music sequence. "Sinners exploring the past, present, and future of black music is one of the most magical moments in cinematic history," said one fan on Twitter. Upon Sinners' release, this scene in particular proved to be a hit with viewers, painting a powerful tapestry of African American culture throughout the decades. Another detail that fans have picked up on, which you may have missed in theaters, is when Smoke goes to visit Annie at her house. There, she strikes a match, which lines up perfectly with the backing track. "I was sold from the start with Sinners, but the moment Ludwig synced these guitar hits to the match strikes,' said one fan. 'I knew this movie was really something special." Of course, fans are not forgetting about some of the more horrific scenes that come later in the film. When Smoke, Sammie, and the others are hiding out at the Juke Joint, Remmick and his vampire army wait outside. In one jumpy moment, Remmick appears at the open door shouting, "Sammie!" Remmick's line delivery in this moment has reminded fans of star Jack O'Connell's rather underrated take on a vampire. "Finally, the Adam Sandler line delivery from Sinners has hit the timeline," said one Twitter user, adding that this is very much a compliment. "It reminded me of Jack Nicholson in The Shining," said another, with many other fans adding that they just cannot stop saying 'Sammie' just like Remmick. Sinners is certainly in the running to be the best movie of the year, and the reaction to its digital release just proves it. The movie hit theaters on April 18 and was met with rave reviews and a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, pulling in over $350 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Sinners is available to buy on digital. For more, check out our list of the best vampire movies, or keep up with upcoming horror movies heading your way.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Liverpool close to agreeing club record transfer for Florian Wirtz
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future Liverpool's summer transfer business has gotten off to an incredibly exciting start. Trent Alexander-Arnold's early departure from Liverpool to Real Madrid has been confirmed, with the club set to make around £10 million for releasing him early, and Jeremie Frimpong is set to come in immediately as his replacement for just £29.5 million. Advertisement It now appears a deal for Florian Wirtz, who is ranked at no.3 in FourFourTwo's list of the best attacking midfielders in the world right now, is on the brink of being completed, with a monster bid tabled. Liverpool submit club record bid to sign Florian Wirtz Florian Wirtz opened the scoring at EURO 2024 with a goal against Scotland | Credit: Getty Images Wirtz is on of the hottest properties in world football right now, with plenty of suitors across Europe. His 15 goals and 16 assists in all competitions helped Bayer Leverkusen to second placed Bundesliga finish, a Champions League quarter-final and a DFB Pokal semi-final, while he won Bundesliga Player of the Season for a second year in a row. Florian Wirtz on the ball against Michael Olise in the Bundesliga | Credit: Getty Images It now appears Liverpool are prepared to break their club record transfer in order to bring him to Anfield. Advertisement Reliable transfer journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that a bid worth €130 million (£109 million) has been submitted to Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool to sign Wirtz. Sport BILD have suggested the breakdown would be a £100 million fixed fee, with around £10-12 million in bonuses. They suggest that the bonuses would include targets such as qualifying for and winning the Champions League. The report also suggests that a contract until 2030 has already been agreed between club and player, and that both clubs are closely aligned on the fee, so an agreement is 'a matter of time'. Liverpool manager Arne Slot with the Premier League trophy | Credit:It would represent a huge increase on the fee paid for Darwin Nunez in 2022, which was in the region of €85 million according to Transfermarkt, but would still be below what Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez, the most expensive Premier League signing ever, in 2023. FourFourTwo believes the move can only be a positive for Liverpool. It signals their intent to stay at the top of English football, and top class depth will help them as they look to achieve big on all fronts next season.
