The excitement around Elden Ring: Nightreign continues to build as FromSoftware’s upcoming roguelike spin-off reaches a major milestone days before its official release on May 30, 2025. According to the latest data, Nightreign has officially become the most wishlisted game on Steam, surpassing the long-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong.
NIGHTREIGN IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE MOST WISHLISTED GAME ON STEAM!!!!!!!!
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An Unlikely Reveal at The Game Awards 2024
Nightreign took fans by surprise when it was announced at The Game Awards 2024. With barely any rumors or leaks leading up to the reveal, it caught the gaming community off guard — especially considering Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring‘s massive expansion, had just launched earlier in the year.
Despite losing Game of the Year to Astro Bot, Shadow of the Erdtree left fans hungry for more content. Few expected that a new installment — let alone a co-op focused roguelike — would be just around the corner.
A Bold New Direction with Mixed Reactions
While FromSoftware is best known for its punishing single-player action RPGs, Elden Ring: Nightreign ventures into roguelike territory, introducing co-op mechanics and randomized dungeons. The change in gameplay direction has sparked debate: some fans are thrilled about the fresh experience, while others worry the franchise may be straying too far from what made it successful.
Even so, the numbers don’t lie. The immense anticipation has made Nightreign Steam’s most wishlisted title, topping fan-favorite Silksong — a feat few thought possible.
What Makes Nightreign So Anticipated?
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Co-op gameplay in a soulsborne universe
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A fresh roguelike experience with procedurally generated challenges
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Connection to Elden Ring lore, but as a standalone experience
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Built on the massive success of Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree
What’s Next for FromSoftware?
If Nightreign delivers on its promise, it could redefine the scope of FromSoftware’s offerings and open the door to more experimental projects within the Elden Ring universe. For now, all eyes are on May 30, when the most wishlisted game on Steam will finally make its debut.