Elden Ring Nightreign: Xbox Game Pass Hope Dashes?

Elden Ring Nightreign: Coming to Xbox Game Pass? Don't Hold Your Breath

So, the Game Awards happened, and *boom*—Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone co-op experience, gets announced. Honestly, who saw that coming? A whole new Elden Ring experience? My brain exploded. But the question burning in everyone's mind (and mine, especially) is: will it be on Xbox Game Pass? The short answer? Probably not.

Why Xbox Game Pass Feels Unlikely

The main reason? Neither the original Elden Ring nor its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is on Xbox Game Pass. It's not exactly a promising sign, right? And then you throw in the ridiculously fast turnaround – Shadow of the Erdtree dropped in June 2024, and Nightreign is slated for May 29, 2025. You know how sometimes things just spiral? This feels like one of those times.

Nightreign: A Co-op Adventure

Nightreign is promising a big shift: cooperative gameplay. Forget solo battles against impossible odds (though I’m pretty sure there will still be impossible odds). This time, you’ll be teaming up. Now, that sounds easier, but from what I’ve seen, the difficulty is seriously amped up to account for multiple players. We still don't know for sure how many players will be able to jump in at once – two? More? Will there even be split-screen? The mystery keeps the hype alive! But honestly, the idea of strategic collaboration and totally wild build experimentation? I’m in.

Game Pass: The Bigger Picture

Microsoft's Phil Spencer even weighed in, saying Game Pass isn't for *everyone*. He's right. It’s awesome if you play tons of games, but if you're a more casual player, buying individual titles might make more sense. It's all about finding what works best for you, you know?

Hoping Against Hope (But Managing Expectations)

So, yeah, the odds of Nightreign hitting Xbox Game Pass aren't great. The lack of the original game there is a pretty big red flag. But hey, a tiny sliver of hope remains! We should definitely keep our eyes peeled for announcements from both Xbox and FromSoftware. Until then? Get ready for a seriously challenging (but hopefully less lonely) adventure starting May 29, 2025. Prepare to die... together.