Elden Ring Nightreign: When and at what time can you become a Nightfarer?

The official release date is May 30, but US players can start their journey on May 29.

Update: May 29th, 2025 23:01 CEST

The official release date for Elden Ring Nightreign is May 30, 2025, but thanks to time zone differences, many players —especially in the United States—, will be able to start their journey on May 29.

Global release times

PC Release

PC players will get access slightly earlier than console players, with a global launch at the same time:

Pacific Time (PDT) – May 29 at 3 PM
Central Time (CDT) – May 29 at 5 PM
Eastern Time (EDT) – May 29 at 6 PM
London (BST) – May 29 at 11 PM
Paris (CEST) – May 30 at 12 AM
Tokyo (JST) – May 30 at 7 AM
Sydney (AEST) – May 30 at 8 AM

Console release

Console players will experience a rolling midnight release, meaning the game unlocks at 12 AM local time on May 30. However, this means that West Coast players will technically get access on the night of May 29:

Pacific Time (PDT) – May 29 at 9 PM
Central Time (CDT) – May 29 at 11 PM
Eastern Time (EDT) – May 30 at 12 AM
London (BST) – May 30 at 12 AM
Paris (CEST) – May 30 at 12 AM
Tokyo (JST) – May 30 at 12 AM
Sydney (AEST) – May 30 at 12 AM

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Preload Details

Want to jump in the moment the game unlocks? Preloading is available up to 48 hours before launch:

PC – Preload starts May 29
PlayStation & Xbox – Preload starts May 28

While Elden Ring Nightreign officially launches on May 30, many players —especially in the US and most of the rest of America—, will be able to start their adventure on May 29. Whether you’re playing on PC or console, make sure to preload the game so you can become a Nightfarer the second the gates open. You can read our full review here.