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The excitement for Elden Ring Nightreign has been building for months since its announcement at The Game Awards. Despite mixed reviews from critics, fans are eagerly counting down the hours. With the game set to launch on May 30 in many regions, players eager to dive in early have a workaround at their disposal.
FromSoftware has shared a comprehensive timeline for the global release, detailing when players can return to the Roundtable Hold. As usual, gamers in New Zealand will get a head start. However, with a small tweak, you can trick your console into believing it’s midnight in New Zealand, letting you play Nightreign a bit earlier. Let’s break down the release times.
Release Schedule for Elden Ring Nightreign
The game is now available for pre-load on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, ahead of its official release. Depending on your location, you might get to access Elden Ring Nightreign later today. For most players, though, the gates to this new adventure won’t open until tomorrow. Here’s a breakdown of the release times by region.
|
Region |
Console |
PC |
|---|---|---|
|
PDT |
May 29 – 9pm |
May 29 – 3pm |
|
CDT |
May 29 – 11pm |
May 29 – 5pm |
|
EDT |
May 30 – 12am |
May 29 – 6pm |
|
COT |
May 29 – 11pm |
May 29 – 5pm |
|
BRT |
May 30 – 1am |
May 29 – 7pm |
|
BST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 29 – 11pm |
|
CEST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 12am |
|
EEST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 1am |
|
MSK |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 1am |
|
GST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 2am |
|
ADT |
May 30 – 12am |
May 29 – 1am |
|
SAST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 12pm |
|
SGT |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 6am |
|
UTC+7 |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 5am |
|
UTC+8 |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 6am |
|
KST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 7am |
|
JST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 7am |
|
AEST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 8am |
|
NZST |
May 30 – 12am |
May 30 – 10am |
How to Access Elden Ring Nightreign Early Using the New Zealand Trick
For Xbox Players
If you’re on Xbox, using the New Zealand trick is straightforward. Just change your console’s region to New Zealand, and you’ll be able to start playing at midnight NZST. This means if you’re in the PDT time zone, you’ll get access at 5am instead of waiting for 9pm.
For PlayStation Users
For those on PlayStation, it’s a bit more complicated. You’ll need to create a new PSN account set in New Zealand and purchase Elden Ring Nightreign separately. Then, you can access the game on your main account by enabling console sharing.
For PC Gamers
If you’re playing Elden Ring Nightreign on PC, unfortunately, the New Zealand trick won’t work. However, you’ll still enjoy an early access window just a few hours ahead of the global launch.
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