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Elden Ring: Nightreign Unveils The Forsaken Hollows DLC
11/12/2025, 8:01:05 PM
Overview of The Forsaken Hollows DLC
FromSoftware has announced the upcoming DLC for its multiplayer co-op survival game, Elden Ring: Nightreign, titled The Forsaken Hollows. This expansion is set to launch on December 4, 2025, and will introduce new playable characters, bosses, and a transformed game environment. The announcement was made during the recent PlayStation State of Play Japan event, where a trailer showcased the new content.
New Playable Characters and Bosses
The Forsaken Hollows will feature two new playable classes: the Scholar and the Undertaker. The Scholar is described as an academic with advanced arcane abilities, gaining advantages through battlefield observation. In contrast, the Undertaker is characterized as an abbess with strength and faith skills, capable of sending enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency.
The DLC will also introduce two new bosses, including the Dreglord, a formidable foe, and the return of Artorias, a beloved character from the Dark Souls series. Players will face these bosses in the newly added area known as The Great Hollow, which is depicted as a vast cavity filled with exotic ruins and life-draining crystals.
The Great Hollow: A New Environment
The Great Hollow represents a significant addition to the game’s landscape, featuring dramatic geographical changes that will affect gameplay. This new area is described as containing sacred towers and remnants of an ancient civilization, alongside the cursed miasma that players must navigate. The Shifting Earth mechanic will allow for dynamic changes in the game environment, enhancing exploration and combat experiences.
Official Statements & Responses
FromSoftware emphasized the importance of this DLC in expanding the Nightreign experience, stating, “From the souls and blood of the fallen, a wounded spirit follows. The Dreglord awaits.” This sentiment reflects the ongoing narrative of struggle against the Nightlords, a central theme in the game.
Pricing and Availability
The Forsaken Hollows will be available for $15 for players who do not own the Deluxe or Collector’s editions of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Those who purchased these editions will receive the DLC at no additional cost. Additionally, players who pre-order the DLC will receive a digital artbook and mini soundtrack as part of their purchase.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the excitement surrounding the announcement, some players have expressed frustration over the long wait for new content, leading to review-bombing on platforms like Steam. FromSoftware has acknowledged these concerns and aims to address them with this DLC release.
What's Next
As the release date approaches, players can expect further details about the gameplay mechanics and lore associated with The Forsaken Hollows. The expansion promises to reinvigorate the player base and provide fresh challenges in the Elden Ring universe.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Watch the DLC reveal trailer here From the souls and blood of the fallen, a wounded spirit follows.” — FromSoftware
- “In our war against the Night, every battle left a scar,” — FromSoftware
With The Forsaken Hollows, Elden Ring: Nightreign continues to evolve, offering players new adventures and challenges in a richly crafted world.
