Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC Announced and Releasing in December
The next expansion for From Software’s roguelike-souls-like, Elden Ring Nightreign, arrives sooner than expected. The new DLC, titled The Forsaken Hollows, will be available on consoles and PC on December 4, 2025.
Developer From Software revealed the release date during PlayStation’s State of Play livestream on November 11. The short announcement trailer, also posted on publisher Bandai Namco’s official X account, previewed new content and challenges for veteran players.
What’s New in The Forsaken Hollows
- Two new playable characters: the book-wielding Scholar and the mysterious Undertaker.
- A fresh in-game event titled Shifting Earth.
- Several new enemy types lurking across the cursed lands.
“In our war against the Night, every battle left a scar. These wounds were given will. A foul life, born of cast-away souls. Steel your resolve, Nightfarers. This hunt must be seen to its end.”
Insights from From Software
On the PlayStation Blog, marketing representative Miku Watanabe elaborated that the Scholar “gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation,” while the Undertaker “sends enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency.”
Release Details
The Forsaken Hollows launches globally on December 4, 2025—just in time for the holiday season.
Author’s summary: From Software surprises fans with the early December launch of The Forsaken Hollows expansion, bringing two new heroes and grim adventures to Elden Ring Nightreign.