How To Sign Up for the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

The 2024 Game Awards delivered a plethora of exciting announcements, including Naughty Dog's new project and the highly anticipated The Witcher IV trailer. However, FromSoftware may have stolen the show with the reveal of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Here's how to participate in the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test.

Accessing the Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test

While many players are still conquering the bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, anticipation is high for the next Elden Ring adventure, Nightreign. FromSoftware is offering a network test, giving select players early access to a portion of the game. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will be notified before the test begins sometime in February 2025. Full details are available on the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section of the Bandai Namco website. This test will help evaluate the game's online functionality before its official 2025 release.

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What Awaits in Elden Ring: Nightreign?

For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces co-op gameplay, allowing teams of up to three players to explore and battle together. The reveal trailer showcased new weapons, movement mechanics, and a formidable boss that bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King, according to The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan. Given the co-op element, this boss promises an even more challenging encounter.

This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. For those prioritizing completion of the main game before diving into Nightreign, a separate guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword is available.