Elden Ring: Nightreign PC Specs Revealed Ahead of May Launch

Nightreign Awaits: Find Out If Your PC is Ready for Elden Ring’s Next Chapter

Kyle S

FromSoftware has officially revealed the PC system requirements for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the highly anticipated expansion to 2022’s Game of the Year. The specs confirm what many hoped—Nightreign won’t demand a major hardware leap from players already running the base game.

While the expansion promises new areas, bosses, and gameplay systems, PC players can breathe easy knowing their current rigs are likely up to the task.

Elden Ring Nightreign PC Specs

Minimum Specifications

  • Operating System: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Memory: 12GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
  • Storage: 30GB
  • Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device

Recommended Specifications

  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
  • Storage: 30GB
  • Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device

Performance Expectations and Compatibility

While specs remain accessible, performance will still depend on your individual setup, especially as Nightreign introduces new areas and possibly enhanced visuals. If you were able to run Elden Ring at a stable frame rate, you can likely expect similar results here—though players aiming for 1440p or higher resolutions may want to aim above the recommended specs.

Release Date and Platforms

Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to release on May 30, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

With less than a month to go, excitement is building fast. FromSoftware has yet to fully detail the expansion’s story content, but early teasers suggest a darker, more twisted journey than ever before.

Nightreign looks to expand on the core Elden Ring formula without locking out the loyal player base with high-end requirements. FromSoftware’s decision to stick close to the original specs is a win for accessibility—and a signal that gameplay, not graphical horsepower, remains the studio’s focus.

We’ll have more on Elden Ring: Nightreign as we approach launch.