The new Nightreign trailer showcases unique gameplay elements, including environmental changes, traversal mechanics, and the multiplayer focus, expanding on Elden Ring's popular universe.
"For the most part, in games, it's a little harder grammatically to flashback, right? Some games can do it very well... But for the most part, you kind of lock the user into that first-person point of view across both space and time."
"I'll say one of the greatest challenges of this game, but also one of the most enjoyable things, was, How do the Dalish react when their gods are out in the world and rampaging?" creative director John Epler discussed the intricate challenge of depicting the Dalish elves' relationship with their gods when faced with the reality of their actions. This dynamic is a significant shift in the storytelling of the franchise, exploring the complexity of belief and historical ties against the actions of Elgar’nan and Ghilan’nain, who are revealed to be destructive forces rather than benevolent deities.