"Why don't we extend that to the Dark Souls series as well?": Elden Ring Nightreign is a Super Smash Bros 'everyone is here' FromSoftware crossover because Elden Ring is about chaos

Published: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Elden Ring Nightreign: A "Super Smash Bros" Crossover?

FromSoftware's latest venture, **Elden Ring Nightreign**, is shaping up to be a unique and chaotic experience, drawing inspiration from the "everyone is here" vibe of Super Smash Bros. This action RPG spinoff, as described by director Junya Ishizaki, aims for a "sporty" feel with a "rough and loosened and fast tempo." The game embraces the inherent chaos of the Elden Ring universe, pulling in characters and bosses from across FromSoftware's catalog, most notably the Dark Souls trilogy.

Ishizaki explained that the inclusion of familiar faces, even outside of Elden Ring's canon, felt like a natural fit for the game's themes of summoning and convergence. This approach allows for a fresh take on the Elden Ring experience, offering a "condensed RPG" that's both frantic and fast-paced. While the review notes that playing solo can be challenging, the game's multiplayer aspect is expected to enhance the experience.

The game's director has been thinking about this game since Dark Souls 3, and "seeing the scope of Elden Ring" finally made it click in his mind.

Keywords: Elden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware, Dark Souls, action RPG, crossover, Super Smash Bros, roguelike, multiplayer, Junya Ishizaki, gameplay, chaos, sporty, fast-paced, spinoff, Nintendo Switch 2

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