FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring Nightreign returns players to the world of colossal bosses and fiercesome foes. This time, however, players are expected to team up in co-op using somewhat prebuilt characters, fighting across an ever-shrinking map.
In order to ensure you're ready to hop in immediately, I've gathered all the details on Elden Ring Nightreign's PC requirements. Take a look at all the details below to determine if you need to upgrade something in your computer, or maybe even start a new build.
Elden Ring Nightreign — PC requirements and specs
The PC requirements for Elden Ring Nightreign are fairly similar to the requirements for Elden Ring and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.
Because of that, these requirements are well below the needed specifications for many other modern games, and it's extraordinarily unlikely that you won't have the PC hardware necessary for running Nightreign well, so long as you bought or built your computer sometime in the last 6 or 7 years.
Minimum requirements
The minimum requirements should allow you to play Elden Ring Nightreign with decent visual quality, though you'll want to turn a few settings down in order to keep the framerate smooth.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- RAM: 12GB
- STORAGE: 30GB
Recommended requirements
Meeting the recommended requirements means you'll be able to have more settings turned all the way up, ensuring a visually pleasing experience in co-op.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-11500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- RAM: 16GB
- STORAGE: 30GB
Elden Ring — How to check your PC specs
Maybe it's been a while, and you don't exactly remember what hardware you have installed in your computer. Don't worry, it's easy to check. Just follow these instructions:
- Type dxdiag in the Windows taskbar.
- Select dxdiag for the diagnostic tool, and grab your information.
- The system tab will show you memory details for your Windows PC.
- The display tab has the details on your graphics capabilities.
How to upgrade your PC for Elden Ring Nightreign
Bluntly, it is extremely unlikely that your gaming computer doesn't meet the minimum requirements for playing Elden Ring Nightreign. If that is somehow the case, it's very likely that you need to buy or build a completely new machine, especially if the CPU is what's out of date.
I've linked some guides below that will guide you through the process of upgrading various aspects of your computer, or alternatively (and ideally, in this situation) building a completely new gaming rig.
- Recommendations: Best pre-built gaming PCs | Best gaming laptops
- Memory: How to upgrade and install RAM in a laptop | How to upgrade and install RAM in a desktop
- Storage: Best SSD for PC | How to upgrade laptop HDD to SSD | Tips to free up space on Windows 11
- CPU: Best CPU for your PC | How to install an Intel CPU in your PC
- GPU: Best graphics cards | How to install a new graphics card
- Overall tips: How to build your PC the right way
Does Elden Ring Nightreign run on gaming handhelds?
Even if it's still the minority, many players now enjoy being able to play their PC games with a dedicated handheld device such as Valve's Steam Deck or the ASUS ROG Ally.
Having a gaming handheld means you can't upgrade most of your hardware, which limits the newer games that are possible to play. In exchange, you get greatly increased portability, allowing you to keep playing a game even if you're flying off somewhere on a work trip or vacation.
Does Elden Ring Nightreign run on Steam Deck?
Elden Ring Nightreign should run okay on Steam Deck. The game is one of a small handful still launching on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, meaning the Steam Deck should have the hardware to keep the experience smooth as long as you're willing to turn most of the graphics settings down.
Does Elden Ring Nightreign run on ROG Ally, Legion Go, and other gaming handhelds?
Elden Ring Nightreign should run on the ASUS ROG Ally and other higher-end gaming handhelds without issue. Because these models have stronger hardware than the Steam Deck, players should be able to use them without turning all the settings down.
Elden Ring Nightreign is slated to launch on May 30, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
