Elden Ring Nightreign now has better reviews than Shadow of the Erdtree

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So, what really happened?
It’s not clickbait and it’s really happening right now. Elden Ring Nightreign has more positive reviews than Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Just like me, many of the Souls fans are currently shocked and can’t understand what is going on on Steam. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Elden Ring Nightreign dominance?
This post was recently posted by EldenRingAlert on X, which made me actually check the stats of both of these games on Steam.
Nightreign currently has 77.69% positive reviews (95k reviews) while Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has 69.67% positive reviews (102k reviews).
According to these stats, it clearly states that gamers are enjoying and loving Elden Ring Nightreign more than Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Fans reaction
Just like me, many were bewildered and couldn’t believe what they were witnessing. Everyone commented about how Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is the most perfect DLC ever.
There was so much lore, storytelling and epic boss fights that made this DLC famous and even nominated as a contender for GOTY 2024.
Most of them believed that it has fewer positive reviews compared to Elden Ring Nightreign because of the difficulty.
They believed that most of the players couldn’t even complete the DLC, hence the less positive reviews.
I 100% believe and can confirm it for myself that Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is on a whole other level and it’s not a live service game.
But you also have to agree that the DLC is very hard and most normal gamers couldn’t have completed this extra content.
Despite Nightreign’s flaws with no voice chat and duo options, it’s still pretty enjoyable with fast-paced action.
The best part is when you play with your friends, that’s when the game shines to provide you with entertainment and makes your money worth.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree with this take? Do share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments section.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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