Elden Ring Nightreign's First Network Test: A Closer Look

Registration for the initial network test of Elden Ring Nightreign opens January 10th, 2025, offering a sneak peek at this upcoming co-op Soulsborne experience. However, this beta will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, excluding PS4, Xbox One, and PC players.

Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Elden Ring Nightreign is slated for a 2025 release and features three-player co-op gameplay within the Lands Between. This initial network test serves as a crucial step in preparing the game for launch.

How to Participate:

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 a confirmation email (arriving no later than February 2025).
4. Join the test in February 2025.

Platform and Gameplay Limitations:

The beta's exclusivity to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is noteworthy, encompassing less than half of the game's planned platforms. Cross-platform play is not supported, limiting interaction to players on the same console family. Progress made during the test likely won't transfer to the full game. Further betas are possible, but unconfirmed.

The game itself will support solo play and three-player parties only, omitting two-player co-op. Whether the network test will impose additional gameplay restrictions remains unknown. The specific dates for the beta will be revealed in the coming weeks.