Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Roars Past 10 Million, Nightreign Not Too Shabby Either, Mate!
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FromSoftware's *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree* hits a whopping 10 million downloads, while *Nightreign* quietly amasses over 5 million copies sold, setting the stage for the studio's future, potentially bonkers, projects. The gaming world waits with bated breath!
Right, so FromSoftware just casually dropped some massive numbers, and bloody hell, it's worth taking a look, isn't it? According to Eurogamer, *Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree* has officially bulldozed its way past 10 million downloads, while *Elden Ring: Nightreign* has quietly racked up over 5 million copies sold. Not bad for a couple of trips to the Lands Between, eh?
FromSoftware celebrated this milestone on X (formerly Twitter, you know the drill), with a rather fetching bit of art, thanking players for their continued passion. Which is nice and all, but let's dig a little deeper, shall we?
*Nightreign*, that PvPvE twist on the battle royale formula, only passed 3.5 million players in early June. So, a pretty solid jump in a relatively short time. The game has been getting a steady stream of updates and fixes since launch, including those Everdark Sovereigns – tougher-than-nails versions of the end-of-run bosses (for those who like a real challenge, I reckon!). Smaller patches have also smoothed out some of the rough edges, making things a bit more palatable for the masses. Rememberances are a bit less of a pain in the neck now when it comes to matchmaking online, and solo runs got a bit easier after players piped up about the difficulty. Fair play to FromSoftware for listening, eh?
But here's the thing, folks. These numbers aren't just bragging rights. They're setting the stage for what FromSoftware does next. We already know about *The Duskbloods*, a Switch 2 exclusive that’s a multiplayer PvPvE romp – another left turn from their usual Soulslike shenanigans. And let's not forget the mysterious, unannounced project that's supposedly deep in development. What could it be? A gardening simulator? (Okay, probably not, but a wizard can dream!).
So, what does this all *mean*? Well, it shows that FromSoftware isn't afraid to experiment. They're willing to take risks, even if it means straying from the formula that made them famous. And more importantly, it means we're in for some interesting times ahead. Will *The Duskbloods* redefine multiplayer? Will the secret project blow our minds? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: FromSoftware isn't resting on its laurels, and that's something to be excited about. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some Everdark Sovereigns to vanquish. Wish me luck!
(Sourced from Eurogamer, by the by - they broke the initial story)
Tags: Elden Ring, FromSoftware, Shadow of the Erdtree, Nightreign, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer