Elden Ring Nightreign Hits 2M Sales on Day One

Elden Ring Nightreign sold 2 million copies on its first day.

"Pre-orders and strong early sales have catapulted the game past the remarkable 2 million units sold milestone," announced publisher Bandai Namco.

The multiplayer co-op spinoff launched overnight and quickly surged up Steam's most-played charts, achieving an impressive peak of 313,593 concurrent players.

This only tells part of the success story, as Microsoft and Sony don't share PlayStation and Xbox player counts. However, FromSoftware has revealed the game's massive launch scale with this 2 million sales announcement.

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Elden Ring became a phenomenon, selling 30 million copies since its 2022 release. While Nightreign likely won't reach those heights, it's worth noting that the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion sold 5 million copies in its first three days in 2024. It'll be fascinating to see if Nightreign can match these expansion numbers.

Despite impressive player counts, Elden Ring Nightreign faces some challenges. The game currently holds a 'mixed' user review rating on Steam, with complaints focusing on the absence of two-player co-op and voice chat functionality. Players also criticize the punishing difficulty of solo play and the challenge of assembling three-player teams. A patch to address solo play balance is expected next week.

As highlighted in IGN's Elden Ring Nightreign review: "Let's address the most crucial warning upfront: if you're planning to play Nightreign entirely solo without being an exceptionally skilled Elden Ring veteran who enjoys extreme challenges, this game isn't for you. While a single-player option exists, its current balancing issues likely necessitate rapid post-launch adjustments from the developers - and this assessment comes from someone who specializes in these types of games."

We've compiled numerous Nightreign tips and strategies to help you defeat all eight Nightlord Bosses. For information on unlocking the two secret Nightfarer Classes, see our guides: Unlocking the Revenant, Unlocking the Duchess, and Changing Characters.