The major announcement of Elden Ring Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 came as a surprise to fans of the franchise who were unsure of its future. Nightreign is a "standalone adventure within the Elden Ring universe" that promises cooperative multiplayer, challenging boss-rush style fights against familiar foes, and an entirely new branch of Elden Ring lore. The new addition to the highly lauded franchise will be a completely new Elden Ring experience, yet still a distinctly FromSoftware creation. The reveal trailer showcases some of the unique playable characters from the game and gives players a glimpse at the game's combat mechanics.