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And on that front, there do seem to be problems.

At least on the console where Hardware WriterDashiell Woodand I were able to play.

Three Nightfarers stand outside the Nightlord�s boss door in Elden Ring Nightreign

Ill delve into that later, but how isElden Ring Nightreignas a game?

The more things change…

The closed internet test began inElden Ring Nightreignsversion of the Roundtable Hold.

The Wylder Nightfarer stands in front of the Relic Rites table in Elden Ring Nightreign

The Guardian is unsurprisingly a defensive powerhouse.

His Ultimate ability launches him into the air where hes able to divebomb enemies for massive crowd control damage.

This also buffs the defense of surrounding party members.

A party of three Nightfarers face the horrors in Elden Ring Nightreign

Oh, what a night

The general loop ofElden Ring Nightreignis pretty straightforward, too.

Youll do this for two in-game days with each featuring a boss at the end.

And win, you likely wont.

Three Nightfarers face off against a fiery boss in Elden Ring Nightreign

At least not on your first handful of attempts.

Thankfully,Nightreigndoes have some form of permanent progression in relics.

The Duchess, for example, can hold three green relics.

The Recluse Nightfarer gazes into the distance at three towering shadowy figures in Elden Ring Nightreign

Wylder, meanwhile, can hold two red relics and a single blue one.

Boss rush

What was perhaps most surprising to me aboutElden Ring Nightreignis its breakneck pacing.

One for all you challenge run aficionados, maybe.

No, it was its shoddy performance.

Its wickedly fast pace and unique blend of gameplay mechanics make for an incredibly moreish experience.