Elden Ring Nightreign has made a strong debut on Steam, surpassing 300,000 concurrent players just hours after its release on Valve's platform. While this figure doesn't quite match the original Elden Ring's launch numbers, it was enough to secure a spot in Steam's top 10 most popular games.

Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative action RPG that blends the soulsborne mechanics of its predecessor with roguelike elements. Initially announced at The Game Awards in December 2024, the game quickly became the most wishlisted title on Steam leading up to its May 30 release.

According to data from SteamDB, Elden Ring Nightreign peaked at 313,593 concurrent players within the first two hours of launch. This impressive start placed it as the fourth most-played game on Steam, trailing behind Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Dota 2. Notably, it is currently the highest-ranking non-live-service game on the platform.

Within nine hours of launch, Elden Ring Nightreign had already garnered over 6,300 Steam reviews, with a 64.52% positive rating, categorized as "Mixed." Based on a 2025 study by GameDiscoverCo, which suggests a peak concurrent user-to-sales ratio of 8–12 for heavily pre-ordered games, Nightreign may have already sold over 2.4 million copies on Steam alone.

Bandai Namco has a history of transparently reporting sales data for its top-performing titles, so an official update on Nightreign's sales figures is expected soon.

Elden Ring Nightreign has made a strong impression on Steam, demonstrating the enduring appeal of FromSoftware's soulsborne formula. While it may not reach the heights of the original Elden Ring, its early success suggests a bright future for this cooperative spin-off. Fans and critics alike will be watching closely for updates on its console performance and long-term reception.