Elden Ring Nightreign's shadowy Duchess showcased in new footage

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have dropped new gameplay footage for the deadly Duchess class in the new PvE Elden Ring game.

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Elden Ring Nightreign is due out next month, bringing a unique PVE co-op spin to FromSoftware's games. Players will choose one of five classes and work together to outlast the night, taking down horrendous bosses and collecting loot along the way. FromSoft aims to capture some of those lightning in a bottle moments that happened with Elden Ring, but on a multiplayer level, and with some roguelike elements thrown in (read more about Nightreign's gameplay here).

Anyone who participated in Nightreign's network test will recognize the Duchess class, and the devs have released some new footage that shows off her skills in action, including the Finale ability that makes her completely invisible to nearby enemies.

Five classes have been announced so far, including the recently revealed Iron Eye archer.

Elden Ring Nightreign is due out May 30, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Check below for more info on the Duchess class:

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• This character is skilled in evasion, and can dodge quickly several consecutive times.
• Skill: Restage - Surround and damage nearby foes with an illusory reprisal of recent actions.
• Skill: Finale - Obscure Self and surrounding allies to hide from foes.

A blade, unrelenting and unseen, hidden in the night. The Duchess' foes are vanquished in the flick of a second hand, their fate unraveled in its echo. Watch the latest Nightfarer character trailer for the Duchess- perfect for players who value deadly precision and exact timing in ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN. Starting with a rapier, the Duchess offers mobility and evasiveness, but with her Restage ability, she can turn the tables on foes by replaying recent actions.