Elden Ring Nightreign will not feature poisonous swamps

Elden Ring Nightreign: A Poisonous Swamp-Free Adventure?

From Software's upcoming cooperative title, Elden Ring Nightreign, will notably lack the poisonous swamps that have become a hallmark of the developer's games. This revelation comes directly from Yasuhiro Kitao, the project's product manager, in recent press interviews.

While a swamp-like area was featured in the Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, Kitao clarifies it's a distinct location. The absence of the traditional poisonous swamps is attributed to the non-participation of Hidetaka Miyazaki, From Software's president and a known enthusiast of swamp environments. Miyazaki's influence is evident in the swamp locations present in both Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series.

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However, there's a chance Elden Ring Nightreign may yet feature a two-player mode. Currently, only one-player and three-player modes have been confirmed, with the omission of a two-player mode initially cited as a balancing challenge. From Software is actively considering adding this mode, but a final decision remains pending.

Elden Ring Nightreign is slated for release on May 30, 2025, for PC and current and next-generation consoles.