After Elden Ring’s hugeness, Nightreign director says the spinoff let FromSoftware try something “sporty” with “almost a bit of a rough and loosened and fast tempo feel”

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Nightreign presents a revamped, energetic take on the vastness of its forerunner, with its creator emphasizing that it offers a quicker, more flexible, and somewhat raw gaming experience compared to before.

In an interview with GamesRadar+, Elden Ring: Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki explains that the game structure and flow have a lot of ups and downs, similar to the process of creating the game itself. This means the experience is shaped by the path you choose through the map, filled with changes, challenges, peaks, and troughs along the way.

Ishizaki points out that what makes Nightreign unique compared to Elden Ring is its distinct “game rhythm”. He describes it as having a “sports-like” quality, with a swift and agile tempo. This speed and looseness, he notes, extends not only to the gameplay but also to the development process of his team on this specific project.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t definitively say if this fresh approach will be a hit or miss, but according to Ishizaki, the outcome of the Nightreign experiment will provide insights into how players react to this unique gameplay style and this new challenge we’ve presented. Compared to Elden Ring, Nightreign is a more modest, cost-effective endeavor, and Ishizaki admits that it may not replicate the same experience as its predecessor.

In Nightreign, we’ve crafted an abridged role-playing experience where numerous thrilling and intense moments can unfold within a compact timeframe. Our goal was to foster intense, dynamic gaming sessions filled with highs and lows, all happening during a single session. This was no easy task given the limited time frame, but we believe users will relish this fresh challenge and enjoy the new gameplay dynamics.

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2025-05-28 20:09