Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to confirm participation in the closed testing of *Elden Ring: Nightreign*, set to take place from February 14–17, 2025. These lucky players will be among the first to dive into the game, designed for a thrilling three-person cooperative experience, as detailed in the official correspondence.
However, due to the immense popularity of *Nightreign*, scammers have been quick to exploit the situation by circulating fake testing invitations. Some players have reported receiving emails that mimic official notifications from Bandai Namco, purportedly inviting them to test the game. These fraudulent emails often contain links to deceptive websites that closely resemble Steam.
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Victims are prompted to log into these fake sites, only to lose access to their accounts. In some instances, players have even received similar scam messages from their own friends' compromised accounts. Fortunately, some affected users have successfully regained control of their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.
It's crucial to exercise caution with any links you encounter and to verify the legitimacy of the sources. When in doubt, stick to official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
In a related development, *Elden Ring: Nightreign* will not feature the traditional messaging system found in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that the decision to remove this feature stems from the game's session duration. With *Nightreign* sessions lasting approximately forty minutes, there simply isn't enough time for players to send or check messages during gameplay.
