Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC Launch Details

"The Forsaken Hollows," the latest downloadable content for the popular game "Elden Ring Nightreign," is scheduled for official release on December 4th. This highly anticipated expansion will immerse players in new challenges, featuring two fresh Nightfarers, an unexplored Shifting Earth region, and an array of both novel and familiar adversaries to conquer. Notably, unlike many previous titles from developer FromSoftware, gaining entry to this DLC is remarkably straightforward. However, players must advance to a particular stage within the main game to unlock "The Forsaken Hollows." Bandai Namco, the publisher, recently divulged these crucial access prerequisites.

Detailed Launch Information for Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows

Players eager to dive into "The Forsaken Hollows" DLC for "Elden Ring Nightreign" can anticipate its arrival on either Wednesday, December 3rd, or Thursday, December 4th, depending on their geographical location and chosen gaming platform. PC users in certain areas will receive access slightly ahead of their counterparts on PlayStation and Xbox systems.

For those on PlayStation and Xbox platforms, the DLC will become available at 9 p.m. PST on Wednesday, December 3rd, for players on North America's west coast, translating to 12 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 4th, for the east coast. Brazilian players will gain access at 2 a.m. BRT on Thursday, December 4th. In Europe, the release is set for 12 a.m. GMT on Thursday, December 4th, for the U.K., and 12 a.m. CET on Thursday, December 4th, for western Europe. East Asian players can look forward to 12 a.m. JST on Thursday, December 4th, in Japan, and 12 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, December 4th, for Australia's east coast.

PC gamers will see an earlier rollout, with the DLC launching at 3 p.m. PST on Wednesday, December 3rd, for North America's west coast, and 6 p.m. PST on Wednesday, December 3rd, for the east coast. Brazilian PC users will gain access at 8 p.m. BRT on Wednesday, December 3rd. For the U.K., the release is at 11 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, December 3rd, while western Europe can expect it at 12 a.m. CET on Thursday, December 4th. Japanese players will have access at 8 a.m. JST on Thursday, December 4th, and those on Australia's east coast will get it at 10 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, December 4th.

To unlock the new Nightfarers, Scholar and Undertaker, players must overcome Tricephalos, a formidable boss battle featuring Gladius, the Beast of Night. Following this victory, a visit to the Roundtable Hold to converse with the Iron Menial will reveal a message from the Small Jar Merchant, initiating the next steps. To confront the Balancers, players are required to have defeated Tricephalos (Gladius, Beast of Night) and an additional Nightlord, alongside unlocking both the Scholar and Undertaker. Once these conditions are satisfied, visiting the Small Jar Merchant will unveil a new chapel area behind their location, granting access to "The Great Hollows" Shifting Earth event and the expedition leading to the Balancers.

"The Forsaken Hollows" DLC is priced at $15 and can be acquired independently of the base "Elden Ring Nightreign" game. Alternatively, it is already included as part of the Deluxe Edition of "Elden Ring Nightreign."

This release provides a fresh wave of content for devoted players of "Elden Ring Nightreign," offering new challenges and expanding the game's rich universe. The clear communication from Bandai Namco regarding launch times and access requirements is commendable, allowing fans worldwide to prepare for their next epic journey into the Nightreign. The structured approach to unlocking content ensures that players are adequately prepared for the trials that await, enhancing the overall gaming experience.