Elden Ring Nightreign's Steam Player Count Plummets 82%
Elden Ring Nightreign's player count has seen a dramatic decline of 82% since its release, with current numbers far below its peak.
Elden Ring Nightreign's Steam Player Count Plummets 82%
Elden Ring Nightreign's player count has dropped to only 17.81% of its peak from May. Known for its immersive worlds, FromSoftware usually delivers single-player-centric experiences. However, Elden Ring Nightreign aims for a multiplayer, co-op format for up to three players as they navigate an alternate version of the Lands Between against challenging bosses.
Launched at a budget price of $39.99, Elden Ring Nightreign did not achieve the player numbers that Elden Ring did. While the current peak for Nightreign is 313,593 players, the original Elden Ring recorded an impressive 953,426 at its height. Being a co-op spin-off rather than a direct sequel likely contributed to the lower interest compared to its predecessor.
Interestingly, Elden Ring Nightreign has seen a staggering decline of 82% in just two months. Statistics from SteamDB show a current peak of 55,862 players, while the original Elden Ring maintains a 24-hour peak of 52,589 players despite being released three years earlier. Despite the sharp sales drop, it's worth noting that Nighreign isn't a live-service game, allowing for solo play which softens the blow of the player count downturn.
Future updates could entice returning interest, with a notable two-player mode set to launch soon, allowing for pair play without randoms mingling. The effectiveness of these updates in revitalizing the game's player base will be crucial to its long-term success.
