"Elden Ring Nightreign Surges to 300k Players in Debut Hour"

Elden Ring Nightreign Launches with Over 300,000 Concurrent Players in Its First Hour
Discover the impressive player numbers and day-one updates for Elden Ring Nightreign.

Elden Ring Nightreign is Now Live!

A Phenomenal Start: 300,000+ Players in Just One Hour

The release of Elden Ring Nightreign has made a powerful debut, drawing over 300,000 concurrent players within its first hour. According to data from SteamDB, the game reached 297,313 players at launch, quickly climbing to 313,593 within 60 minutes—marking one of the most successful multiplayer launches of the year.

While this number represents roughly one-third of the original Elden Ring's all-time peak on Steam, it's still an impressive milestone, especially considering Nightreign's current Metacritic score of 77. This makes it the lowest-rated FromSoftware title in recent years, following critically acclaimed releases like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (90), Elden Ring (96), and Armored Core VI (86).

At Game8, however, we see great value in what Elden Ring Nightreign brings to the table. Our review gave it an 84 out of 100, praising its bold move to blend FromSoftware’s signature Soulsborne difficulty with fast-paced multiplayer action that keeps you coming back for more. While co-op and solo experiences show some inconsistencies and balance issues, the core gameplay remains thrilling and addictive—leaving players challenged, bruised, and eager for the next round.

Want to dive deeper into our thoughts on Elden Ring Nightreign? Check out our full review below!