FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announce the reign of ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN will begin on May 30th with the release of this standalone ELDEN RING game for PC and consoles. This promises "co-op multiplayer PVE combat against a harsh and unforgiving world" as shown off in This Official Pre-Order Trailer which officially attempts to pay for this right now, promising a "bonus gesture" in exchange (we're imagining a gesture, but it's probably not the same one). Here's word:

Teaming up in squads of three – or daring to go solo – players must choose one of eight Nightfarers, each with different abilities, to outlast a three day-and-night cycle. Players must make split-second decisions about combat and exploration across a map that can fluctuate with different biomes, weapons, and enemies in order to become stronger, and outrun the encroaching circle of fire to be able to take on terrifying bosses at the end of each day. This culminates on the third day, where if players were successful in surviving the night must take on one of the Nightlords – new bosses for this version. Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the ELDEN RING universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles.