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'Elden Ring Nightreign' To Launch Two-Player Mode Amid 3.5 Million Sales Milestone
The launch of Elden Ring Nightreign was rougher than one would expect from a FromSoftware title, but it's slowly making strides in its recovery. Despite selling two million units in its first 24 hours, the spin-off received a mixed reception on Steam, although it has since climbed to 'Mostly Positive'.
After rolling out the first wave of improvements that added an auto-resurrect and increased runes gained for solo players, the developer has confirmed the launch of a two-player mode, known as Duo Expeditions, 'at a later date'.
The announcement came by way of a post on X/Twitter celebrating the 3.5 million sales milestone: 'On the dawn of the fifth day, 3.5 million Nightfarers took up arms against the Night. We are ever grateful for your passion.'
'But the Night is far from over,' it continued. 'In addition to the DLC releasing later this year, new additions will be gradually implemented, including enhanced fights against existing Nightlords starting this month, as well as Duo Expeditions at a later date. Thank you for your support.'
Set in Limgrave, now named Limveld, the first open-world area of the base title, Elden Ring Nightreign can be enjoyed alone or in teams of three players, who collaborate over three in-game days to prepare for the final boss. It features elements from the battle royale genre, such as a shrinking gameplay area, and introduced eight playable characters at launch: Wylder, Ironeye, Recluse, Duchess, Guardian, Executor, Raider, and Revenant.
For those who need it, a fan-made mode is already available, allowing players to enjoy the game with two players. Enthusiasts can also expect more Elden Ring goodness moving forward, including a film adaptation from A24 and bonus content in the Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The studio's next project, The Duskbloods, will debut in 2026 as a console exclusive.
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