Elden Ring Nightreign players have reason to celebrate as new DLC content is arriving sooner than expected. During Tuesday’s State of Play livestream, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco unveiled **Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows**, an expansion for the cooperative multiplayer survival game set to launch on December 4.
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### What to Expect in The Forsaken Hollows DLC
The Forsaken Hollows will introduce a host of exciting additions, including new bosses, fresh areas to explore, and new playable Nightfarers.
#### New Playable Nightfarers
Two new Nightfarers will join the roster, bringing the total number of playable characters to 10:
– **The Scholar:** An academic with high arcane stats who gains incredible advantages through battlefield observation.
– **The Undertaker:** An abbess skilled in strength and faith, known for sending enemies to the afterlife with ruthless efficiency.
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#### New Nightlords and Familiar Faces
Players can expect at least two new Nightlords to challenge them in the expansion. Notably, some familiar faces from the Dark Souls series and Elden Ring will make a return, adding an extra layer of nostalgia and challenge.
The DLC trailer highlights the return of:
– The **Divine Beast Dancing Lion**
– **Artorias the Abysswalker**
– **Bayle the Dread**
These formidable foes, along with other recognizable enemies from Elden Ring, will stalk the lands of Limveld, ensuring that gameplay remains fresh and intense.
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### Explore The Great Hollow
A fifth Shifting Earth event will unlock access to **The Great Hollow**, a mysterious new area deep within Limveld. Described by FromSoftware as “strewn with exotic ruins and temples; sacred towers denoting the remains of an ancient people; and crystals that exude a cursed, life-draining miasma,” this location promises a haunting, atmospheric experience for players eager to explore every corner of the Nightreign world.
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### Availability
Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X starting next month, December 4.
The expansion can be accessed by players who have purchased the **Deluxe Upgrade Pack**, or those who own the **Nightreign Collector’s Edition** or **Deluxe Edition**.
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Stay tuned for more detailed coverage and a closer look at everything new in *Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows* as the release date approaches!
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