Summary

  • The signups for the first Elden Ring Nightreign network test will open on January 10.
  • The upcoming beta will be limited to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • The first Elden Ring Nightreign network test is scheduled to take place sometime in February 2025.

The registrations for the first Elden Ring Nightreign network test are scheduled to open tomorrow, January 10. However, the upcoming test comes with a catch in that it will only be available for less than half of Elden Ring Nightreign's target platforms.

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco announced Elden Ring Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 back in December. The upcoming title is described as a co-op Soulsborne experience in The Lands Between, primarily designed for three-player parties. Elden Ring Nightreign is presently targeting a 2025 release.

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Elden Ring Nightreign Removing an Iconic Feature is a Necessary Evil

Elden Ring Nightreign won't include a certain feature that's been a staple of the Soulslike genre, but there are some good reasons for this decision.

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As is customary for multiplayer games, Elden Ring Nightreign will get at least one network test ahead of its launch. The signups for this limited-time beta are scheduled to open on Friday, January 10. Starting from that date, interested fans will be able to register for the test via its official website. Betas of this sort typically have a limited number of spots, though neither FromSoftware nor Bandai Namco have yet disclosed how many testers will be accepted. It's plausible that this information won't be shared at all.

How To Sign Up For Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

  1. Visit the official Elden Ring Nightreign network test website from January 10 onward.
  2. Register for the test while indicating your preferred platform.
  3. Wait for an email confirming your enrollment in the test.
  4. Participate in the test in February 2025.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Is Limited to Only 2 Platforms

Fans fortunate enough to get in can expect their confirmation email to arrive no later than February 2025, which is when the test itself is planned to take place. Concrete dates for the beta are expected to be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, one unfortunate catch is that this test will be limited to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Given that the game is also planned to land on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, its upcoming test will hence effectively be limited to less than half of its target platforms. FromSoftware has already confirmed that Elden Ring Nightreign won't have cross-platform multiplayer, so its network test will also limit users to playing with people within the same console ecosystem.

Although this has yet to be officially confirmed, players shouldn't expect any progress made during the network test to carry over to the full game. FromSoftware has yet to clarify whether Elden Ring Nightreign will be treated to more betas in the future, though that remains a plausible possibility.

Apart from lacking cross-platform multiplayer, another one of the game's network limitations concerns party sizes. Specifically, Elden Ring Nightreign will only be playable solo or in parties of three, as FromSoftware has decided against balancing the game for duos. It's presently unclear whether the upcoming network test will impose any additional gameplay restrictions.

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Elden Ring Nightreign
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Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
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Released
May 30, 2025
Developer(s)
From Software
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"ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring 3-player co-op.

Take command of uniquely skilled heroes, each possessing their own abilities and distinct flair.

While individually formidable, their skills create powerful synergies when they unite as a team.

Overcome a relentless environmental threat that sweeps through a land that changes between each game session and defeat the magnificent boss of that night!"

Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Number of Players
1-3
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite