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 arguably stole the show with the unveiling of Elden Ring: Nightreign. This guide details how to participate in the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test.

How to Access Elden Ring: Nightreign Early via the Network Test

While many players are still conquering the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC bosses, anticipation is high for Nightreign, the next chapter in the Elden Ring saga. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players early access to a portion of the game. Registration is straightforward.

Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section on the Bandai Namco website for complete details. This test aims to rigorously evaluate the game's online functionalities before its official 2025 launch. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Selected participants will be notified before the test commences sometime in February.

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Exploring Elden Ring: Nightreign

For those unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces several key features. Most notably, it will support co-op gameplay for squads of up to three players.

The trailer showcases new weapons, movement techniques, and a particularly menacing boss. The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan notes a striking resemblance to the Nameless King from Dark Souls III, suggesting a formidable challenge, especially considering the co-op element.

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