Elden Ring: Nightreign – Global Release Times

The Nightfarers’ call is drawing near, as Elden Ring: Nightreign launches in just a few days. To help players prepare, this guide provides the exact global release times across all time zones. Let’s dive in and make sure you know when to jump in!

Elden Ring: Nightreign Global Release Times – When You Can Play

As many of you already know, the official release date for Elden Ring: Nightreign is May 30, 2025, at midnight EDT across all platforms—PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. However, due to global time zone differences, some players will be able to download and play earlier than others, especially PC users in certain regions.

A dark storm gathers across Limveld. Make your preparations, Nightfarers.
The official release schedule of #ELDENRING#NIGHTREIGN is now available. pic.twitter.com/APLkuAHKeF

— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) May 23, 2025

According to Bandai Namco, PC players will gain access slightly earlier than console players in many regions, so keep that in mind as launch approaches.

Global Release Times for Elden Ring: Nightreign

Here’s a full breakdown of when Nightreign unlocks around the world:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

• PDT
  • Console: 9 PM
  • PC: 3 PM
• CDT / COT
  • Console: 11 PM
  • PC: 5 PM

Friday, May 30, 2025

• EST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 6 PM (May 29)
• BRT
  • Console: 1 AM
  • PC: 7 PM (May 29)
• BST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 11 PM (May 29)
• CEST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 12 AM
• EEST / MSK
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 1 AM
• SAST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 12 AM
• ADT
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 6 PM (May 29)
• GST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 2 AM
• SGT
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 6 AM
• UTC+7 / UTC+8 / KST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 6 PM (May 29)
• JST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 7 AM
• AEST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 8 AM
• NZST
  • Console: 12 AM
  • PC: 10 AM

Nightreign Preload Details

Preloads for Nightreign will be available 48 hours ahead of launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. So, if you’ve already pre-ordered the game, you can begin downloading now to ensure you're ready to dive into Limveld the moment the game goes live.

That’s everything you need to know about when Elden Ring: Nightreign goes live around the world. Keep checking back for more coverage on launch content, build guides, and tips for conquering the challenges waiting in this long-awaited expansion.