4 ways Elden Ring Nightreign feels like the opposite of Elden Ring

Despite being a spin-off of Elden Ring, Elden Ring Nightreign feels drastically different.

Jun 8, 2025 - 15:12
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4 ways Elden Ring Nightreign feels like the opposite of Elden Ring

Elden Ring Nightreign, the co-op, roguelike spin-off of the critically acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring, is finally out in the world and, for as much as it is more Elden Ring, in so many ways, it's nothing like the original Elden Ring. Many of these differences come from the changes to the gameplay flow, but it's fascinating to have a game that is vastly different in some of its core elements than the game it's based on. While some differences, like the focus on multiplayer, are a little too obvious for this list, they are important to point out, since some fans are skipping out on Elden Ring Nightreign. Instead we've focused on more key elements of the gameplay, which is where some of the more drastic differences are.