Elden Ring Test Live: Sign-Up Details Revealed

The 2024 Game Awards delivered a plethora of exciting announcements. Naughty Dog unveiled a new project, and the Witcher IV trailer continues to generate significant online buzz. 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.

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

While many players are still grappling with the challenges of the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, anticipation for the next *Elden Ring* adventure, *Nightreign*, is palpable. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players early access to a portion of the game. This isn't a drill; registration is straightforward.

Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section of the Bandai Namco website for complete details. The test aims to rigorously evaluate the game's online functionality before its official 2025 release. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will receive notification before the test begins sometime in February.

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What Awaits in Elden Ring: Nightreign?

For those who might have missed the news (perhaps while battling a particularly fearsome boss), here's a quick rundown of Elden Ring: Nightreign before you register for the network test. The game will feature co-op gameplay, enabling teams of up to three players to explore and conquer challenges together.

The trailer showcased a range of new weapons and movement mechanics. However, the most striking reveal might be a boss that bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King, as noted by The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan. Given the Nameless King's formidable reputation and the co-op nature of Nightreign, his Elden Ring counterpart promises an equally daunting, if not more intense, encounter.

That's all you need to know about signing up for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. If you prefer to conquer the main game first, here's a guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.