Elden Ring Avoids Poisonous Swamp Standard

Elden Ring Nightreign: A Poisonous Swamp-Free Experience?

From Software's upcoming cooperative title, Elden Ring Nightreign, will notably omit the signature poisonous swamps found in many of the studio's previous games. This revelation comes directly from product manager Yasuhiro Kitao, who spoke with journalists recently.

While a swamp-like area was featured in the Elden Ring Nightreign trailer, Kitao clarified that it's a distinct location. The absence of the traditional poisonous swamps is attributed to the non-participation of Hidetaka Miyazaki, From Software's president and a known enthusiast of swamp environments in game design. His influence is clearly seen in the swamp locations present in both Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series.

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However, there's a chance Elden Ring Nightreign might still surprise players. While initially only one-player and three-player modes were announced (with the two-player mode omitted due to content balancing concerns), From Software is currently exploring the possibility of adding a two-player option. No final decision has been made at this time.

Elden Ring Nightreign is scheduled for release on May 30, 2025, for PC and current and next-generation consoles.