The Elden Ring Nightreign launch was a huge success despite many complaints from players about the game’s lack of communication and two-player options, there were still 300k concurrent players who joined in the launch—and the title was ultimately able to sell 2M units in just 24 hours.
If Valve’s Steam was a physical store, there’d be news of mobs of people flooding the entrance and rushing in like zombies hungry for some brains when Elden Ring Nightreign was released back on May 30, 2025. The numbers alone paint a very telling picture: 313,593 gamers were there to play the Day 1 release of FromSoftware’s most anticipated title since Elden Ring.
There’s a lot more to talk about this overall win for the game, and we’re excited to discuss the details further.
Elden Ring Nightreign Release Date Sold 2 Million Units—Crazy!
Nightreign‘s publisher, Bandai Namco, revealed that the game has sold over two million copies on its first day of release thanks to pre-orders and early sales. Elden Ring sold more than 30 million units in 2022 and is being compared to Nightreign‘s success. Xbox Game Pass and other gaming subscription services do not currently include the game.
According to Bandai Namco, many of the gamers’ issues will be resolved in next week’s patch 1.02. In addition to improving rune rewards when playing alone, the patch is anticipated to address the “Automatic Revival Upon Defeat” feature and provide one free revival per night boss encounter.
Its initial traction is still less than that of Elden Ring, which, shortly after its February 2022 launch, reached a peak of 953,426 concurrent Steam players. But Nightreign has always been positioned as a smaller-in-scale side project by publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware. Bandai Namco seems to have no expectations or indications that they planned for Nightreign to surpass the main Elden Ring game in any way.
At This Moment, the FromSoftware New Game May Have Surpassed 2 Million in Sales
Do you know what’s even more impressive about the Elden Ring Nightreign launch? It’s the fact that the game has most likely surpassed its 2 million in sales achievement not even a day later. Yeah, that’s right, on the same day the FromSoftware title sold 2 million units, they also went beyond the 2 million mark.
Nightreign has received almost 6,300 reviews on Steam within nine hours after its premiere, 64.52% of which are positive and are classified as “Mixed” on the site. According to a 2025 study by GameDiscoverCo, the peak concurrent user-to-sales ratio for highly pre-ordered Steam titles is usually between 8 and 12.
According to that model, as of May 30, the PC edition of Elden Ring Nightreign might have sold over 2.4 million copies. Since publisher Bandai Namco has a history of being open about sales figures for its best-selling books, if Nightreign has actually successfully sold millions of copies, their X (formerly known as Twitter) official update confirms this.
The Glaring Pain Points That Elden Ring Nightreign Has
Elden Ring Nightreign introduces a bold shift from the traditional FromSoftware formula, blending roguelike elements with cooperative gameplay. While this innovation offers fresh experiences, several pain points have emerged:
- Gameplay and Design Challenges
- Multiplayer and Accessibility Concerns
- Technical and Performance Issues
These are three of the main problems that people are voicing out from the huge community of Elden Ring and FromSoftware players. Overall, the game has mixed reviews from users, with 68% of them being positive, despite its successful Elden Ring Nightreign launch on day one. The majority of unfavorable reviews express dissatisfaction with the absence of a two-player option and the inadequate voice chat communication options.
Fortunately, FromSoftware has acknowledged the issues that their players have been expressing. Hopefully, they’ll be able to implement some Elden Ring fixes or patches and really take people’s criticisms of the game. If they follow the path of being open, it’ll only be a matter of time for Elden Ring Nightreign to shine at its brightest.
For players seeking a fresh, cooperative experience within the Elden Ring universe, “Nightreign” presents a unique adventure, albeit with a set of challenges that may require patience and adaptation.
Ready for the Night, Oh Tarnished? Then Get In on the Elden Ring Nightreign Launch Fever!
Elden Ring Nightreign proves to be a promising game that is, at the time of writing, full of issues. However, these issues can still be fixed, and knowing FromSoftware, they’re most likely going to act on addressing those player concerns. All in all, the title seems to have a wonderful future ahead of it.
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