Elden Ring Nightreignis set to hold a network test, allowing a lucky group of players to try out the new game being developed byBandai Namco and FromSoftwarein the coming months. Here’s how you may participate in this test.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

DuringThe Game Awards 2024, a night full of surprises, it was revealed that FromSoftware is working onNightreign, returning to the world of Elden Ring. Anetwork testfor the game is already in the works.

Much like the initial game set in the Lands Between,Bandai Namcohas announced that it is conducting a series of checks to ensure a smooth launch for this highly anticipated title.

Elden Ring Nightreign: Network Test Dates, Registrations, and Details Confirmed

The game is planned for release across all consoles, includingPlayStation 4,PS5,Xbox Series X|S,Steam Deck, and both Xbox platforms. As a reminder, the network test is a preliminary evaluation to identify and resolve potential issues before the game’s release—or minimize them as much as possible.

During this test,“selected players will be able to try part of the game before its official release”, while the game’sonline systemswill undergo stress tests through large-scale network load examinations.

Elden Ring Nightreign: Network Test Dates, Registrations, and Details Confirmed

Interestingly, the official Bandai Namco website confirms the test but currently lists onlyPlayStation 5andXbox Series X|S, suggesting it may be exclusive to these platforms.

Registration and Test Dates

Expanding the Elden Ring Universe

Following theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion,Elden Ring’suniverse grows with thisstandalone game, which challenges players to band together and defeat theNight Boss.

FeaturingPvE co-op multiplayer combat, players can team up in groups of three—or face the challenges solo—while navigating an unforgiving world. This dynamic experience, highlighted by strategic decision-making duringthree-day and night cycles, encourages exploration and preparation to face formidable bosses.

Elden Ring Nightreign: Network Test Dates, Registrations, and Details Confirmed

The ever-changing map adds to the excitement, as players must adapt to evolving environments to strengthen their characters.

While the release date forElden Ring Nightreignis tentatively set for 2025, more specific information is yet to come.

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For now, Bandai Namco has officially confirmed thenetwork testand shared the details about when players can register. Get ready to immerse yourself in this new chapter of Elden Ring!

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