The 2024 Game Awards delivered a slew of exciting announcements, including Naughty Dog's new project and the highly anticipated The Witcher IV trailer. However, FromSoftware stole 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 conquering bosses in the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, anticipation is high for the next *Elden Ring* adventure, *Nightreign*. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players early access. Registration is straightforward.Visit the official Bandai Namco website's Elden Ring: Nightreign section for complete details. This test will assess 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 unfamiliar, Elden Ring: Nightreign offers exciting new features. Co-op gameplay allows teams of up to three players to explore and battle together.
The trailer showcases 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 a challenging encounter.
This concludes the guide on registering for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. For players focusing on completing the main game first, a separate guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword is available.