Elden Ring Nightreign Including Bosses From Other FromSoftware Titles Because “players have a lot of affection for these characters”

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Elden Ring Nightreign Including Bosses From Other FromSoftware Titles Because “players have a lot of affection for these characters”

When Elden Ring: Nightreign was announced at The Game Awards 2024, fans were already intrigued by its unique take on the Soulsborne formula. But director Junya Ishizaki had an extra surprise up his sleeve—one that would make veterans of FromSoftware’s games do a double-take.

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As players gear up for this weekend’s network test (February 14-17, 2025), more details are emerging about some familiar faces we’ll be encountering in the realm of Limveld. And by familiar faces, we mean bosses that have been giving players nightmares across multiple FromSoftware titles.

The return of some old friends (and nightmares)

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When it comes to boss fights, FromSoftware has always known how to leave a lasting impression on players. From the Nameless King’s dramatic entrance atop his storm drake to the unsettling movements of the Centipede ******, these encounters have become etched into players’ memories. Now, they’re making a comeback in Elden Ring Nightreign, but not just for nostalgia’s sake.

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, Ishizaki explained the reasoning behind this decision:

The primary reason for these existing bosses in Nightreign is from a gameplay perspective. Of course, with this new structure and with this new style of game, we needed a lot of different bosses. We needed a lot to add to this mix, so we wanted to leverage what we deemed appropriate from our previous titles.

This practical approach makes sense, especially given Nightreign’s unique structure. With players facing different bosses at the end of each night cycle, having a diverse roster of challenging encounters is crucial. And who better to fill those slots than some of FromSoftware’s greatest hits?

We obviously understand that our players have a lot of affection for these characters and they have a lot of fond memories of battling them in these games, so we didn’t want to encroach too much on that lore aspect. We wanted them to make sense within the atmosphere and vibe of Elden Ring Nightreign.

The current roster of confirmed returning bosses reads like a greatest hits album. The Nameless King is bringing his lightning-infused arsenal to Limveld, while the Centipede ****** is ready to make players question their life choices once again. Even Margit, the Fell Omen, is showing up to stalk players throughout their sessions—because apparently, players didn’t get enough of him in the base game.

And if fan

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are anything to go by, we might see even more familiar faces. The community is particularly vocal about wanting to see Knight Artorias of the Abyss make his triumphant return, alongside Dark Souls 2′s Burnt Ivory King and the relentless Pursuer. Some are even hoping for Sekiro’s ****** of Hatred, which would fit right in with Nightreign’s faster-paced combat system.

A fresh perspective on familiar challenges

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What’s particularly interesting about Elden Ring: Nightreign is how it’s adapting these classic encounters for its faster-paced, co-op focused gameplay. With no fall damage, wall-jumping mechanics, and the ability to sprint at Torrent-like speeds, players will have new tools to tackle these old foes.

Junya Ishizaki, who previously served as battle designer on Elden Ring, seems to understand exactly what makes these encounters tick. His transition from designing boss fights to directing an entire game might raise some eyebrows, but his enthusiasm for the project is infectious:

But mainly from a gameplay perspective, we wanted to incorporate these bosses, make adjustments to them to suit the gameplay of Nightreign and to make sure they felt at home. But it was more so from a numbers perspective. And just to add to that quickly, also from a personal standpoint, I thought it’d be kind of fun.

The game’s network test this weekend will give console players their first taste of what’s to come, with access to four out of eight planned Nightfarer characters. While some might draw comparisons to battle royale games due to the shrinking play area, Nightreign is clearly carving out its own unique identity in FromSoftware’s portfolio.

Have you signed up for the network test? Which returning boss are you most excited (or terrified) to face again? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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