Elden Ring Nightreign DLC: The Forsaken Hollows Release
FromSoftware has announced the first DLC for Elden Ring titled Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows, scheduled for release on December 4. This expansion will introduce new content including Nightfarers, bosses, and more.
New Playable Classes
- Scholar: "An academic who walks the Lands Between. Boasting impressive arcane levels, he gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation."
- Undertaker: "An abbess who was mandated to slay the Nightlord. Boasting impressive strength and faith, she sends enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency."
Additional Content
The expansion will feature two new bosses, enhancing the game's challenge and lore.
Pre-order Bonuses
Players who purchase The Forsaken Hollows DLC before its release will receive the Elden Ring Nightreign digital artbook and a mini soundtrack.
Game Performance and Sales
Elden Ring Nightreign was released earlier this year. Although player reception was mixed, the game performed strongly in terms of user engagement and sales.
- Reached a peak of 313,593 concurrent Steam users an hour after release, marking FromSoftware's second-highest player peak.
- Only behind Elden Ring itself, which reached a peak of 953,426 concurrent users on Steam.
- Sold 2 million copies on its first day, as reported by its publisher Bandai Namco.
“An academic who walks the Lands Between. Boasting impressive arcane levels, he gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation.” — FromSoftware on the Scholar class
“An abbess who was mandated to slay the Nightlord. Boasting impressive strength and faith, she sends enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency.” — FromSoftware on the Undertaker class
Author's summary: The Forsaken Hollows DLC expands Elden Ring with fresh classes, bosses, and bonuses, building on Nightreign’s strong launch despite mixed player feedback.