Artist sought to infuse Elden Ring Nightreign with a warmer, friendlier ambiance, drawing inspiration from Dark Souls.
Getting the scoop on Elden Ring Nightreign's world design from FromSoftware's environmental artist Saori Mizuno, we find that the game aims to create a sense of familiarity, mirroring Elden Ring, but gradually shifting into the unknown.
Nightreign's designers were inspired by Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, particularly the feeling of being trapped in a dream and unable to return home. This concept is evident in the game's world, where beauty hides sinister secrets as you delve deeper. The Dark Souls series also played a role, influencing the design of the co-op hub area, Round Table Hold, which was created to feel more inviting, like a welcoming home after tough battles.
With a painterly feel reminiscent of Elden Ring, Nightreign combines beauty and hidden menace, making players grow fond of the encroaching darkness. The goal was not to veer too far away from the Elden Ring aesthetic, but to build upon its foundations, introducing new intriguing elements to keep players hooked. Mizuno's design philosophy focuses heavily on themes of light and darkness, infusing a unique experience for players. Real-life cosmic events have also influenced the abstract and grandiose elements in the game's environments.
Despite the high level of difficulty in Nightreign, the allure of exploring every nook and cranny of the world of Limveld can be irresistible. Despite the game's relentless pace, you can't help but want more time to uncover all that it offers and the dangers lurking in the shadows.
- In the game's co-op hub area, Round Table Hold, designers have incorporated a welcoming ambience, similar to a home after grueling battles, reminiscent of the Dark Souls series.
- Mizuno's design philosophy infuses themes of light and darkness throughout Nightreign, creating a unique experience that seamlessly blends beauty with hidden menace.
- The game encourages players to feel drawn to explore every intricate corner of Limveld's world, even with the constant danger lurking in the darkness.
- The inspiring environments in Nightreign reflect real-life cosmic events, adding an abstract and grandiose depth to the game, making it a captivating piece of entertainment.
