Titled as a Guide, Unveiling the Steps to Experience 'Elden Ring: Nightreign' Prematurely
Time's almost up for signing up for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test! This online spin-off from FromSoftware's beloved game hits hard next month, and you're welcome to join, though not everyone who signs up will secure a spot.
Don't miss out! The deadline to toss your hat in the ring is fast approaching on January 20th at 6 am PT / 9 am ET. That's just seven days to spare.
To sign up, you'll need to pay a visit to the official website. Fill out your personal details like email, platform preference, and region. It's a breeze! The only wrinkle in this deal is that the test is PC-exclusive—sorry, console gamers.
Got your name in the hat by Monday? Great! The test itself won't kick off until February. Five sessions will be available to participants during those days, but beware the early-morning and late-night times if you're not a night owl or an early bird.
Session 1: February 14th, 3 am to 6 am PT / 6 am to 9 am ET
Session 2: February 14th, 7 pm to 10 pm PT / 10 pm to 1 am ET
Session 3: February 15th, 11 am to 2 pm PT / 2 pm to 5 pm ET
Session 4: February 16th, 3 am to 6 am PT / 6 am to 9 am ET
Session 5: February 16th, 7 pm to 10 pm PT / 10 pm to 1 am ET
So what exactly is Elden Ring: Nightreign? This digital offshoot throws fans a curveball by going completely online—yes, you heard that right. Up to three players can team up in an online co-op adventure that spans three nights. Each character is a pre-built hero with unique abilities and items.
You can loot and level up during the day, then face a colossal boss fight at night that topples it all off. It's a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat encounter that culminates in a final boss on the third night. There's even an arena set up, similar to a battle royale game, where players can test their mettle against opponents. But there's no competitive PvP, which is a bummer.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is basically a preliminary test for the game's technical stability and online co-op experience. In other words, don't expect a full-throttle, full-fledged gaming experience—those are saved for the official release. The challenge for the developers is to see how well the servers cope under high load, so don't be surprised if you run into intermittent lag or glitches.
The test serves both as a technical verification and a marketing tool to generate buzz. It's a prime opportunity to scoop up some early hype for the full release.
Will Elden Ring: Nightreign live up to the hype? I have high expectations for the developers, but I don't want to see the talented creators behind FromSoftware get sidetracked by live-service games. I hope that the co-op experience they offer during the network test translates to a full-fledged cooperative mode in their next title.
See you soon in the action-packed world of Elden Ring: Nightreign. We'll meet there in just a few weeks, and good luck!
- If you're interested in participating in the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test, make sure to sign up before January 20th at 6 am PT / 9 am ET to secure a spot.
- The nightreign network test dates include five sessions, with the first session starting on February 14th at 3 am to 6 am PT / 6 am to 9 am ET.
- Elden Ring: Nightreign is an online co-op adventure that takes place over three nights, and it's a preliminary test to assess the game's technical stability and online co-op experience.
- The nightreign beta signup is open now, but it's important to note that this test is PC-exclusive, so console gamers won't be able to participate.
- Elden Ring: Nightreign is a spin-off from FromSoftware's beloved game, Elden Ring, and it promises an action-packed experience for up to three players in an online co-op adventure.
