Nightreign is an unusual project: a 3-player PvE co-op featuring eight character classes, steeped in Elden Ring lore and mechanics.
According to Newzoo, PC sales revenue noticeably outpaces earnings from other platforms. The top 5 games for May are: Fortnite in first place, followed by EA Sports FC 25, Call of Duty, then Nightreign, and NBA 2K25 in fifth place.
FromSoftware previously announced that 3.5 million copies of Nightreign had been sold by early June. Despite mixed reviews on Steam at launch, the game's rating has climbed to “Very Positive” with an 81% score.
Analysts note the resilience of the Elden Ring brand, which is confirmed by Nightreign's success. It is also interesting that Microsoft controls four of the top ten highest-earning games, but only two of the top ten in terms of active player count.
It is not yet clear what portion of revenue comes from full-game purchases and what comes from microtransactions. Nightreign features a digital storefront with cosmetic items from the franchise, including elements from Dark Souls. Sales indicate that the bulk of the revenue came from full game copies.
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Illustration author: Newzoo. Illustration source: TweakTown
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Cover art author: FromSoftware. Cover art source: TweakTown