FromSoftware has unveiled the official PC requirements for Elden Ring: Nightreign, its upcoming roguelike co-op spin-off. Requiring just 30 GB of space, the game favors decent CPUs while maintaining GPU and RAM parity with the original.
With just a month to go until its launch on May 30, Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware’s roguelike, co-op spin-off of the 2022 Game of the Year, is gearing up for release across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Now, the developer has officially revealed the PC specifications needed to run the game, and the good news is: you won’t need a high-end rig to enjoy the new adventure in the Lands Between.
Despite introducing a new gameplay format, Nightreign keeps things relatively light on hardware requirements. The game will only need 30 GB of storage space, significantly smaller than many AAA releases in 2025. That’s nearly a quarter of the size of some of this year’s largest titles; an indicator that the game may be reusing core assets from the original Elden Ring, albeit in creatively redesigned ways.
Minimum and Recommended Specs
The minimum PC requirements include an Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, 12 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB) GPU. For those looking for optimal performance, the recommended setup bumps things up modestly: an Intel Core i5-11500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB of RAM, and either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB). Windows 11 is required for those running the game under recommended settings, while Windows 10 suffices for the minimum.
Notably, while the RAM and GPU requirements remain similar to Elden Ring, the CPU demands have increased slightly, likely due to the game’s real-time co-op and procedural generation systems. Nightreign features a dynamic, procedurally-generated map set in a new region called Limveld. Players must navigate shifting landscapes through a three-day-night cycle, making fast, strategic decisions to prepare for brutal boss battles that conclude each cycle.
Gameplay Overview
First revealed at The Game Awards 2024, Elden Ring: Nightreign brings a fresh twist to the franchise by combining Soulslike combat with roguelike progression and cooperative gameplay. It can be played solo or with up to two other players. Players step into the boots of the Nightfarers, a group of eight unique characters, six of whom have already been revealed, including the Raider and the Ironeye.
Early hands-on impressions suggest that Nightreign delivers the same sense of exploration, discovery, and punishing difficulty that fans expect, but in a faster, more replayable format. According to previews, it feels like a “best-of Souls mixtape,” condensing the core elements of Elden Ring into a bite-sized, but equally intense, format.
With its modest PC requirements and cooperative roguelike structure, Elden Ring: Nightreign is shaping up to be an accessible yet challenging extension of the beloved Elden Ring universe. Mark your calendars for May 30; Limveld awaits.
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