Elden Ring Nightreign: Discover the Launch Time and Preload Details for Your Region!

Indeed, it seems you are yearning for the knowledge that comes with time. And behold, the moment arrives when Elden Ring: Nightreign, another enigmatic creation born of FromSoftware’s imaginative darkness, will return to the realm known as the Lands Between.

Regardless if you’re an experienced Tarnished who has skillfully parried Blindfolded Malenia or a newcomer recently arrived in Limgrave, figuring out the right moment to begin the grinding process is vital. This becomes particularly important when you aim to show off by defeating the first boss before your friends.

The game will have a unified, worldwide launch date. No one, not even those who purchased the Collector’s Edition with their runes, can gain early access. Instead, everyone begins together at the same starting point, which is the same fog gate.

When does Elden Ring Nightreign come out?

Depending on your location, Elden Ring will be available for release either on May 29th or 30th. The exact time of the release may vary slightly depending on whether you’re playing on a PC or a console.

PC release date & time

For dedicated users of mice and keyboards, the game will launch globally at once on Steam. Here’s when you can dive right into a world of suffering:

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For those who prefer using a mouse and keyboard, the game goes live worldwide on Steam. Here’s when you can jump straight into a challenging experience:

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The game will become available for all mouse-and-keyboard users worldwide on Steam at the same time. Here’s your chance to start playing immediately:

Each option aims to convey the original meaning while using natural, easy-to-understand language.

  • US West: May 29, 3:00 PM PDT
  • US East: May 29, 6:00 PM EDT
  • UK: May 29, 11:00 PM BST
  • Central Europe: May 30, 12:00 AM CEST
  • Japan: May 30, 7:00 AM JST
  • Australia (East): May 30, 9:00 AM AEDT
  • New Zealand: May 30, 10:00 AM NZDT
  • Philippines: May 30, 6:00 AM PHT
  • South Africa: May 30, 1:00 AM SAST
  • Brazil: May 29, 7:00 PM BRT

Console release date & time

For console gamers, Nightreign becomes accessible at midnight local time on May 30th. This implies that if you’re in Tokyo, you’ll be jumping in while Californians are still dreaming of sheep. It’s a continuous update, so you’ll gain access exactly at midnight wherever you are.

Preload date & time

You might want to download Elden Ring Nightreing in advance, this way you’ll be able to start playing immediately upon its release. The preload will be available from these specified dates:

  • Steam: May 29
  • Consoles: May 28

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2025-05-23 22:52