Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC Arrives December 4
The first major DLC for Elden Ring Nightreign, titled The Forsaken Hollows, is scheduled to release on December 4, 2025. This expansion marks the most significant content update for the co-op survival spinoff of FromSoftware's acclaimed open-world game.
Although past updates have improved balance for two-player and solo gameplay and introduced the harsh Deep of Night mode, this DLC expands the experience even further.
New Features and Additions
- Two new character classes: the Scholar and the Undertaker.
- A new explorable region filled with challenges.
- Two additional bosses set in a dark, atmospheric environment.
“The Scholar gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation.”
The Scholar class specializes in arcane magic and tactical play, while the Undertaker combines faith and strength for a more traditional power build.
Announcement and Context
News of the DLC first surfaced from a Kadokawa earnings report, which hinted that the expansion might not arrive until early 2026. The official December announcement, therefore, comes as a pleasant surprise, likely easing frustration among players who had been voicing concerns and leaving negative reviews on Steam over the game's update delays.
FromSoftware’s trailer showcases a grim and imaginative world, promising the challenging enemy designs and haunting tone fans have come to anticipate from the studio.
Author’s Summary
The Forsaken Hollows brings two new classes, a fresh region, and ominous boss battles to rejuvenate Elden Ring Nightreign’s dark survival experience.