Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC – Everything We Know

The Elden Ring world is expanding with the upcoming DLC Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows. It adds new areas, enemies, and exploration opportunities, making the game feel more complete. This is the first major paid expansion for Elden Ring Nightreign and promises to deliver interesting content for all players.

Release Date and Platforms

The DLC The Forsaken Hollows is set to launch on December 4, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The price is around $15 USD or ¥1,760 in Japan. Owners of the Deluxe or Collector’s Edition of Nightreign will receive the DLC automatically. On Steam, it will appear as an add-on for the base game.

Story and Content

The DLC takes place in Limveld, an alternate version of Limgrave from the base game. Players will explore new locations, including ruins, temples, and mysterious crystals. Some familiar enemies and bosses from previous FromSoftware titles return, reworked to provide fresh challenges.

New Classes

The Forsaken Hollows introduces two new playable classes. The Scholar is a class with strong magical abilities and good battlefield awareness. The Undertaker is an abbess who uses strength and faith to send enemies to the afterlife. Players will also face at least two new bosses. A new environmental mechanic called Shifting Earth, or “The Great Hollow,” changes the terrain and opens up new points of interest in Limveld.

Early Expectations

Full reviews for the DLC aren’t available yet, but expectations are positive. The base game received mostly good reviews, although there were issues with crossplay and matchmaking. The DLC is expected to add interesting new classes, expand exploration, and make gameplay more varied with new bosses and dynamic areas. Fans have described it as “packed with new content,” which adds optimism for its release.

Summary

The Forsaken Hollows is shaping up to be an important expansion for Elden Ring Nightreign. With new classes, bosses, and a changing environment, it adds plenty of new content for both new and returning players. The DLC releases on December 4, 2025, across all major platforms, and its success will largely depend on how well it improves gameplay and adds variety.