After recently ruling out an Elden Ring sequel, I can't say I was expecting FromSoftware to announce a new Elden Ring game at this year's Game Awards.

In one of the biggest surprises of the night, however, FromSoftware did just that.

Launching in 2025, Elden Ring Nightreign is a multiplayer spinoff for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.

While a new Elden Ring game should be something to celebrate, FromSoftware has good news and bad news about the upcoming release.

The bad news is that Elden Ring Nightreign isn't directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and there's more of a focus on action rather than story.

Likewise, you'll need to set up a shared password to play with friends, which feels a little outdated.

Set in a universe parallel to the events of Elden Ring, players must "outlast a three day-and-night cycle", culminating in a boss battle at the end of the adventure.

It's described as a "condensed action RPG", where players will never experience the same journey twice.

There's a roguelike element to the game, with players earning relics to to customise and upgrade their characters for future runs and increase stats.

The action is also limited to a version of Elden Ring starting area Limgrave, although it looks like the locations will shift during each playthrough.

While it's perhaps not quite the Elden Ring adventure many fans would be hoping for, it's not all bad news.

The good news is that according to a report on PC Gamer suggests it won't be a full-price game. Instead, it will feature a similar price point to Shadow of the Erdtree.

Likewise, Nightreign will not be a live service game, but rather a fully-fledged release at launch. FromSoftware has confirmed plans to keep the game updated with balance changes and the likes.

In more good news, the game won't just be playable in multiplayer. FromSoftware has announced that the game can be played solo and in groups of up to three.

Judging by the trailer, we'll also get enemies and characters from other FromSoftware releases, including Dark Souls 3.