Shadow of the Erdtree Crushes 10M in Sales, While Nightreign Surges to 5M — Is a Full Elden Ring Sequel Inevitable?

The Erdtree may have burned, but the fire isn’t out — not even close.

Bandai Namco has confirmed what many fans already suspected: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a certified smash, topping 10 million copies sold just weeks after launch. As if that weren’t enough, the newly released multiplayer spinoff Elden Ring: Nightreign has already moved 5 million copies since its debut on May 30.

With over 30 million base game sales, the expansion’s attach rate—roughly 1 in 3 players—is nothing short of staggering. And Nightreign’s early performance hints that FromSoftware isn’t just expanding a universe—it’s building an empire.

🌑 A World of Brutality… Expanded

Shadow of the Erdtree didn’t just raise the difficulty—it sharpened every edge. It doubled down on what made the original game legendary: cryptic lore, unforgiving bosses, and breathtaking exploration. And players loved it for it—even if they died trying.

Then came Nightreign, a PvE-PvP fusion experience focused on chaos, challenge, and co-op carnage. The game’s post-launch updates have added Everdark versions of fan-favorite bosses like Fulghor—monsters now even more grotesque with new third phases and lethal twists.

The fans? They’re rolling with it. Literally.

🚫 Not a Live Service... But Maybe?

While Nightreign director Junya Ishizaki insists the game “is not what we consider a live service,” eagle-eyed fans spotted a brief reference to upcoming DLC on the game’s Steam page—fueling speculation that more content could be on the horizon.

Considering the massive revenue Erdtree has generated, it’d be hard to imagine FromSoftware not cashing in further. Whether it's a major Nightreign expansion or an entirely new chapter in the Lands Between, something's coming.

But don’t expect them to spell it out just yet.

“A sequel is inevitable,” one insider teased. “But details? O, you don’t have the right.”

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FromSoftware is no longer just delivering great games—they’re cultivating an ecosystem. Shadow of the Erdtree brought closure, but Nightreign cracked the world back open. These aren’t just DLC drops; they’re seismic events in gaming. And when you’re moving millions in days, you don’t wait long to strike again. Whatever’s next? It’s going to be bigger, harder, and yes—deadlier.

🎮 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is available now on all platforms
🎮 Elden Ring: Nightreign launched May 30 — and the Nightlords aren’t done yet.