Elden Ring Network Test Begins Tomorrow

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Sign-Ups Open January 10th (PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Only)

The first network test for Elden Ring Nightreign begins accepting registrations this Friday, January 10th. However, this initial beta will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Elden Ring Nightreign is a cooperative Soulsborne experience set in The Lands Between, designed for three-player parties. Targeted for a 2025 release, the game will undergo at least one network test prior to launch.

Limited Beta Access:

This upcoming test will only be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, excluding PS4, Xbox One, and PC players. FromSoftware has confirmed no cross-platform play for the final game, meaning the beta will also restrict matchmaking to players on the same console family. Progress made during the test will likely not carry over to the full release. Further betas may be announced later.

How to Register:

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 (expected no later than February 2025, the test's planned launch month).
4. Participate in the February 2025 network test.

Gameplay Limitations:

Beyond the platform restrictions, Elden Ring Nightreign will feature only solo or three-player parties; two-player parties are not supported. Whether the network test will impose additional limitations remains unconfirmed.

Key Takeaways:

• Registration Opens: January 10th
• Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S only
• Test Date: February 2025 (exact dates to be announced)
• No Cross-Play: Players are limited to their console ecosystem.
• Party Size: Solo or three-player parties only.