Elden Ring Nightreign launched with an impressive 300,000 players within its first hour. Discover more about the game's peak concurrent player count and the content included in its day-one patch.
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Over 300,000 Players in the First Hour
Elden Ring Nightreign, one of the most awaited releases, attracted over 300,000 players right after launch. According to SteamDB data, the game started with 297,313 concurrent players and climbed to 313,593 within just 60 minutes.
These figures represent about one-third of Elden Ring's all-time concurrent player peak. Reaching such numbers is particularly noteworthy considering the game's Metacritic score of 77, making Nightreign the lowest-rated FromSoftware title in recent years. Past releases like Sekiro (2019, 90), Elden Ring (2022, 96), and Armored Core VI (2023, 86) earned significantly higher ratings.
At Game8, we awarded Elden Ring Nightreign a score of 84 out of 100. It delivers a fresh take by blending FromSoftware's intense Soulsborne gameplay with chaotic multiplayer action that keeps players engaged for hours. While co-op and solo modes show occasional balance issues, the experience remains thrilling and relentlessly challenging. For a full breakdown of our review, take a look at our detailed article!
