Review: Elden Ring Nightreign's 'The Forsaken Hollows' Expansion Hits the Mark for Co-op Fans

FromSoftware’s standalone co-op spin-off, Nightreign, is finding its footing with the release of its latest expansion. Anime News Network published a full review of the $15 add-on, The Forsaken Hollows, detailing how the content doubles down on the game’s core strengths while retaining the familiar difficulty spikes fans expect from the Elden Ring universe.

The review highlights that The Forsaken Hollows excels by emphasizing punishing, teamwork-focused boss fights and tense multiplayer sessions. The expansion introduces the Dreglord, a brutal new endgame boss confirmed to require absolute coordination, delivering the desperate Souls-like scramble dedicated players seek. The new ruins-soaked setting maintains the bleak fantasy atmosphere that helped Elden Ring cross over with anime audiences.

Mechanically, the update focuses on expanding content rather than changing core systems. New playable characters and a treacherous new map area are included. Critics noted that the map design successfully twists established routes and hazards, ensuring runs remain dangerous even for veterans of the base Nightreign layout.

While the new team options deepen build variety, some reviewers pointed out a noticeable lack of new weapons, which may frustrate players focused purely on optimizing new gear. Ultimately, the strong recommendation hinges on the value proposition and replayability. Priced moderately and featuring bosses clearly designed for repeated attempts with friends, The Forsaken Hollows is shaping up to be the content that solidifies Nightreign beyond an experimental title.