Summary

  • Elden Ring Nightreign offers challenging boss encounters with friends, with some surprise appearances, making it the best official FromSoftware co-op experience.
  • Elden Ring Nightreign includes easter eggs and references from previous FromSoftware titles, satisfying veteran players.
  • The game features skins and gestures inspired by Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and more, providing a fun nod to iconic characters.

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Elden Ring Nightreign offers a surprisingly fun and rewarding experience with 168澳洲幸运5开🐓奖网:some ꦆof the most brutal boss encounters that you can run up against over and over again with your𒁃 friends until you finally slay them, making it the best, official, FromSoftware co-op experience💫 to date.

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Her🦩e are some more beloved characters from the D🐭ark Souls series that must return as outfits for the Nightfarers in Elden Ring Nightreign!

Despite this being Elden Ring but with co-op roguelite elements, some key differences will have any veteran of the series' ears perk up💝 the moment they spot some of the coolest easter eggs and references, making them praise the nostalgia each time they load up for another run. While there aren't too many, there's enough that you will be more than satisfied if you played other FromSoft titles!

5 Demon's Souls Easter Eggs And References

The Slayer Of Demons Would Be Proud

Key art showcasing the Slayer of Demons looking up at the Boletarian Palace as Dreglings approach them in Demon's Souls.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Demon's Souls
Systems
Released
November 12, 2020

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence 🔯
Developer(s)
✱ Bluepoint Games
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
ဣ Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer 🗹 🐼
Number of Players
1-6
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
23 Hours
PS Plus Availability
ಞ Extra & Premium ൩
Wiki

Metascore
92

Being the first game to kick off FromSoftware's iconic and genre-defining titles, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Demon's Souls was undoubtedly going to get some love in Elden Ring Nightreign, but it's not quite as much as you might assume. It was mostly played safe, likely due to it being a PlayStation exclusive, but you can trace everything back here to 🥀the roots of the series, and that's pretty cool!

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Black Leather - Duchess Skin

A look at the Black Leather skin for Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign.

First up is the Black Leather skin for Duchess, as it resembles the armor worn by Patches in pretty much every game he's in, aside from Armored Core: For Answer and Bloodborne. It also appears t🐬o be quite similar to the basic Black Leather set found in Demon's Souls, Dark Souls 2, and Dark Souls 3. Showing up as the Thief Set in the first Dark Souls and the Leather Set in🤪 Elden Ring!

Heretic Sorcerer - Recluse Skin

The Heretic Sorcerer skin for Recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Recluse's Heretic Sorcerer skin is up next, bearing a striking resemblance to Yuria from the PlayStation 3 version of Demon's 💞Souls. In turn, that also means it looks ve✃ry similar to Karla𝄹's outfit in Dark Souls 3. However, since Yuria was first, and it looks VERY close to hers, we'll give this nod to her. Nonetheless, this is an excellent skin for Recluse!

Patches' Crouch - Gesture

The Duchess performing the Patches' Crouch Gesture in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Yes, we know this gesture is technically already in the base version of Elden Ring, but you first see his iconic squat in Demon's Souls, so we're going to give the tip of the cap where it is needed. 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Patches is a despicable,♈ but beloved, character, and being able to purchase an✅d perform Patches' Crouch in Nightreign is incredible to see, even if he's nowhere to be seen i♉n the game!

4 🗹 Dark Souls🌳 Easter Eggs And References

Don't You Dare Go Hollow

Key art showcasing the Chosen Undead lighting the bonfire at the Firelink Shrine in Dark Souls Remastered.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Dark Souls Remastered
Released
May 23, 2018

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

ESRB
🔯 M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence
Developer(s)
♓ From Software, QLOC, Virtuos
Engine
𒆙 proprietary engine, phyre engine
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
30 Hours
Metascore
🔯 86 (Xbox One); 83 (Sw🎶itch)

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Dark Souls may not have been their first attempt at this genre,﷽ but it was definitely the game that put them on the map 🐬and the game that drastically altered the course of FromSoftware forever. As such, it has the most easter eggs and references in Elden Ring Nightreign, so strap in, it will be a bit of a long one!

Abysswalker - Wylder Skin

A look at the Abysswalker skin for Wylder in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Kicking things off, we have Wylder's Abysswalker skin, which, of course, is Artorias from the excellent Artorias of the Abyss expansion for Dꦺark Souls. Artorias the Abysswalker is a fan favorite of the se🍨ries and one of the best boss encounters of all time, so Wylder landing this gem of a skin makes us jealous he's not our main. Regardless, this skin is perfect!

Catarina - Raider Skin

A look at the Catarina skin for Raider in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Who can't remember the first time we met our trusty Onion Knight friend in Dark Souls? Siegmeyer of Catarina is one of the best characters in the series and a character you will encounter at various points throughout your journey🧸, offering his jovial and charming dialogue in times of need.

While you will meet other Onion Knights of ൲Catarina in the other Souls titles (Sieglinde and Siegward), your first is in Dark Souls, so the point for Raider's Cararina skin goes to the first Dark Souls!

Dragon School - Revenant Skin

A look at the Dragon School skin for Revenant in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Dragon School, an available skin for 🦹Revenant, is ಞup next and is a direct reference to the Sorcerer set from the original Dark Souls. It will show up later in Dark Souls 3 as the Old Sorcerer set, but this is where you will see it first in the series. Selecting Sorcerer as your starting class in the game will spawn you in with the Sorcerer set, making it very easy to obtain!

Rock-Like - Raider Skin

A look at the Rock-Like skin for Raider in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Raider has the best skins in this game, and it's not even close. First, he gets the Catarina skin, and now he gets the Rock-Like skin? That's not fair. Nonetheless, this is clearly Havel the Rock's armor from the first Dark Souls, which would reappear in Dark So🌄uls 2 as Ancient Soldier Varg's set, and theꦕn once more in Dark Souls 3 as the Havel Knight. This armor set will always be fantastic to see!

Sunlight Knight - Guardian Skin

A look at the Sunlight Knight skin for Guardian in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Guardian's turn for a banger skin, having him rock Solaire ofไ Astora's Iron Set, allowing you to embody the Sunbro mentality and praise the sun. This skin is an instant homerun, and we cannot get enough of it. Solaire is an excellent character, and we love to see him in Nightreign, even if it's only a skin. Now, go out and seek your very own sun! \[T]/

Thorns - Executor Skin

A look at the Thorns skin for Executor in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Executor is up next, showcasing his excellent Thorns skin, throwing it back to Kirk, Knight of Thorns, an NPC who would invade you in the first Dark Souls multiple times throughout your journey. He also returns in Dark 🌠Souls 3 as Longfinger Kirk, where he attempts to invade you again, just being a real thorn in your side. Joking aside, his armor has always been sharp, and we love to see its ret𒀰urn!

Wraith - Duchess Skin

A look at the Wraith skin for Duchess in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Darkwraiths are some of the coolest enemies in the Souls titles, so Duchess' Wraith skin is easily one of the best in the game, alloꦆwing you to equip the Dark set you can get from the Darkwraith Covenant in the first Dark Souls. Despite this set also being featured in Dark Souls 2 and 3, and perhaps resembling the one from DS3 the most, we must give credit to where it originated!

Centipede Demon - Day One Night Boss

The Centipede Demon delivering a vicious strike with its claws in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Our first boss encounter is finally here, which is the Centipede Demon from the Demon Ruins in Dark Souls, a decent yet straightforward fight in both a🍎ppearances, all things considered. Out of all the possible bosses to choose from in the first Dark Souls, we have no clue why they 🦹landed on this one, but we'll take anything we can get at this point!

Gaping Dragon - Day One Night Boss

The Gaping Dragon letting out a massive roar in Elden Ring Nightreign.

With a chance to appear at the end of the first day, we have our second boss 📖encounter entry with the Gaping Dragon, who you would initially find in the Depths in the original Dark Souls. Unlike the Centipede Demon, this fight is pretty solid and is intense in both Dark Souls and Nightreign. We love this pick far more than the former, and we hope there's more on the horizon!

3 ꦐ 🔯 Dark Souls 2 Easter Eggs And References

Till This Frail Hope Shatters

Key art showcasing the Bearer of the Curse standing in a dark and isolated space in Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin.
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Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin
Action RPG
Systems
Released
April 2, 2015

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood and Gore, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Mild Languageꦬ, Partial Nudity, Violence
Publisher(s)
Namco Bandai, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:FromSoftware
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
36 Hours

Known to be the series' black sheep, we have 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Dark Souls 2 up next, which has the second most easter eggs and references in Elden Ring Nightreign, which we're sure is going over well with the hardcore haters of this game. While it isn't the best offering, it's still excellent in terms of its art direction and aesthetic, which you will see for yourself be🅠low!

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Emerald Fate - Recluse Skin

A look at the Emerald Fate skin for Recluse in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Emerald Fate kicks off this section of the list and is a skin for Recluse, transforming her into the Fire Keeper, Shanalotte, from Dark Souls 2. Even if you dislike this game, there's no deny🅘ing this character and Majula are spectacular, and the fact that Recluse slays this 'fit from top to bottom is tremendous to seꦚe!

Lion Knight - Wylder Skin

A look at the Lion Knight skin for Wylder in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Returning once more with another banger skin is Wylder with his Lion Knight skin, showcasing the Faraam set worn by the Bearer of the Curse on the cover art of the game and in most of its promotional material. Again, Dark Souls 2 has style, and this is still ♛one of our favorite armor sets in the entire series, and Wylder crushes i🐲t!

Sellsword - Ironeye Skin

A look at the Sellsword skin for Ironeye in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Ironeye makes his first appearance with the Sellsword skin, which is very clearly the Llewellyn set from Dark Souls 2 (aside from the helmet). This armor set belonged to Chancellor Wellager and is dropp💟ed by Stone Knights within the King's Passage. Just a remarkable skin from top to bottom that fits Ironeye quite well!

Wayfarer - Guardian Skin

A look at the Wayfarer skin for Guardian in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Continuing the trend of Dark Souls 2 having nothing but drip, we have the Guardian's Wayfarer skin, which is a one-to-one of the Alva set. This set eventually becomes available to you in Dar🅰k Souls 2 after you spend a whopping 15,000 Souls at Maughlin the Armorer's shop. We loved the design of thi🃏s set back then, and we love it even more now!

The Duke's Dear Freja - Day One Night Boss

A full squad unleashing a barrage of attacks on The Duke's Dear Freja in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Time for more bosses! This time, however, we have Dark Souls 2's The Duke's Dear Freja, a massive, two-headed spider boss, found deep within Brightstone Cove Tseldora. In Nightreign, Freja has the chance to appear at the e꧒nd of the first day, and can be pretty challenging to deal with if you aren't prepared. No matter how gross this boss is, we still love it!

Smelter Demon - Day One Night Boss

Wylder guarding an incoming attack from the Smelter Demon in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Smelter Demon is another boss you have the chance of encountering at the end of the first day in Elden Ring Nightreign, and is likely the most annoying of the bunch, as you must defeat it relatively swiftly or risk it getting supercharged, emitting a blue flame that rapidly drains your HP. So, if you🍷're looking to fight the Iron Keep's Smelter Demon in the new age, now you can!

2 🦹 Bloodborne Easter Eggs And References

A Corpse Should Be Left Well Alone

Key art showcasing Lady Maria sitting on her throne inside of the Astral Clocktower with her sword resting on her lap in Bloodborne: The Old Hunters.
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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Bloodborne
Released
March 24, 2015

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

ESRB
🐈 ꦕ M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
Developer(s)
🌳 From Software 🍷
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer ไ
Cross-Platform Play
ps4,ps5
Cross Save
yes
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
How Long To Beat
33 Hours
X|S Optimized
no
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium 🗹
Wiki

168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Bloodborne mentioned? In 2025? Really? Perhaps. But, we're also just really d🎐esperate for any sort of Bloodborne crumbs left by FromSoftware, so we could very well be making an enormous leap with this one. There is only one reference to Bloodborne in Nightreign, or so we think, but it's likely just a 𝐆funny gesture... Look, who knows?!

Grovel For Mercy - Gesture

The Duchess performing the Grovel For Mercy Gesture in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Okay, so, hear us out, the Grovel For Mercy gestur🐠e you can obtain in Elden Ring Nightreign is VERY reminiscent of the Beg For Life gesture you can obtain from Patches the Spider in Bloodborne once you reach the Lecture Building on your way to the Nightmare Frontier. While Dark Souls 2 has a similar-ish one, the one in Nightreign is nearly identical and shares a similar name.

Would we have preferred a more concrete gesture, such as Make Contact or Shake Off Cape, to make it instead? Absolutely. But we'r♍e begging for scraps here, and we will say this is a nod to Bloodborne to save our sanity!

1 Dark Souls 3 Easter Eggs And Ref𓄧erences

I May Be Small, But I Will Die A Colossus

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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Dark Souls 3
Released
March 24, 2016

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

ESRB
🌃 M for Mature: Blood Violence
Developer(s)
♏ From Software
Engine
havok, proprietary engine 🅺
Multiplayer
🌸 Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer 🐭
Platform(s)
PS4, Xbox One, PC
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Wiki

Finally, we have 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Dark Souls 3, which has the third-most references in the game, placing it just behind Dark Souls 2. Still, this game rocks and also has that peak art direction you all ꧋know and love by FromSoftware, with some of the best boss encounters in the series. While not as iconic as Dark Souls 1, there are still outstandiꦏng skins here as well!

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Ringfinger - Ironeye Skin

A look for the Ringfinger skin for Ironeye in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Leading the charge is the Ringfinger skin for Ironeye, allowing him t𒉰o transform into Ringfinger Leonhard, a PvP-based NPC in Dark Souls 3. The Leonhard set is undeniably stylish and sick looking, making it worth cutting him down early enough to get his 'fit, as well as the Lift Chamber Key. This skin also looks excellent on Ironeye, making🐽 it a must-have!

Sable Church - Executor Skin

A look at the Sable Church skin for Executor in Elden Ring Nightreign.

ﷺY𓄧uria of Londor is one of our favorite characters in Dark Souls 3, as her outfit looks phenomenal, and her lore, backstory, and questline are all excellent as well. She's mysterious, grants you the Morio♏n Blade, and is a member of the Darkwraiths, making it a perfect skin for the mysterious and brutal Executor in Nightreign!

The Sister In The Painting - Revenant

A look at the Sister in the Painting skin for Revenant in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Sister Friede is arguably one of the best boss encounters in the Dark Souls series full stop, and is undoubtedly the best one in Dark Souls 3 at the very least, and seeing her make a return as the Sister in the Painting skin for Revenant is surreal. The battle between her in the Ashes of Ariandel exp♉ansion is one of epic proportions, and we're thrilled to see a huge nod tossed her way with this skin!

Dancer Of The Boreal Valley - Day Two Night Boss

The Dancer of the Boreal Valley executing a devastating lunging strike attack in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Speaking of iconic boss fights in Dark S𝓀ouls 3, the Dancer of the Boreal Valley has the chance of appearing at the end of Day Two in Elden Ring Nightreign, and is just as massive, nimble, and devastating as ever. ༒We still love this encounter to pieces and were blown away to see her appear. We just wish we could get her weapons!

The Nameless King - Day Two Night Boss

The Nameless King getting ready to throw a lightning bolt in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Lastly, another boss you have the chance of bumping into at the end of the second day is the Nameless King, who comes barreling in on his Stormdrake, just as he did in Archdragon Peak nearly a decade ago for the first time. While it seems he has lost a step, he still hurts quite a ܫbit and remains electrifyingly cool. The ﷺNameless King still delivers, and we love it!

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168澳洲幸运5开奖网: Elden Ring Nightreign
Action RPG
Soulslike
Roguelite
Systems
Released
May 30, 2025
Developer(s)
♈ From Software ﷽
Multiplayer
🍃 Online Co-Op
Number of Players
1-3
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
May 30, 2025

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Xbox Series X|S Release Date
🐷 May 30, 2025
PS5 Release Date
🐎 May 30, 2025
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