Elden Ring Network Test Begins Tomorrow for Selected Players

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Sign-Ups Begin January 10th (PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Only)

The first network test for Elden Ring Nightreign opens for registration on January 10th, 2025. However, this initial beta will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative Soulsborne experience set in The Lands Between, designed for three-player parties. Targeting a 2025 release, the game will undergo at least one network test prior to launch.

Registration Details:

Starting January 10th, interested players can register via the official Elden Ring Nightreign website. The number of available spots is currently unannounced.

How to Register:

1. Visit the official Elden Ring Nightreign network test website (starting January 10th).
2. Register, specifying your preferred platform (PS5 or Xbox Series X/S).
3. Await confirmation email (arriving no later than February 2025).
4. Participate in the February 2025 network test.

Platform Limitations:

This initial test notably excludes PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC players, representing less than half of the game's target platforms. FromSoftware has confirmed no cross-platform multiplayer will be available in the final game or the network test. Progress made during the beta will likely not carry over to the full release. Further betas are possible, though unconfirmed.

Gameplay Restrictions:

Elden Ring Nightreign will support solo play and three-player parties only, with no support for two-player groups. Whether the network test will include additional gameplay limitations remains to be seen. Specific dates for the beta are expected soon.