The 2024 Game Awards delivered a slew of exciting announcements. Naughty Dog unveiled a new project, and the Witcher IV trailer continues to generate online buzz. However, FromSoftware may have stolen the show with the reveal of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Here's how to register for 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 *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC bosses, anticipation is high for the next chapter in the *Elden Ring* saga, *Nightreign*. FromSoftware is giving select players an exclusive opportunity: a network test offering early access to a portion of the game. This isn't a hoax; registration is straightforward.Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section of the Bandai Namco website for complete details. The test will assess the game's online functionality before its official 2025 launch. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Participants will receive notification before the beta-like event commences sometime in February.
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What Awaits in Elden Ring: Nightreign?
For those who may have missed the news (perhaps while battling a particularly challenging boss), here’s a quick rundown of Elden Ring: Nightreign before you register for the network test. The game will feature co-op gameplay, allowing teams of up to three players to explore and conquer enemies together.
The trailer showcased numerous new additions, including weapons and movement mechanics. A particularly notable reveal is a boss that, according to The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan, bears a striking resemblance to Dark Souls III's Nameless King. Given the Nameless King's formidable reputation and the co-op nature of Nightreign, his Elden Ring counterpart promises to be equally, if not more, terrifying.
That's how to sign up for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. If you prefer to complete the main game before tackling the sequel, here's a guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.
