Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Registration Now Open

The 2024 Game Awards delivered a slew of exciting announcements. Naughty Dog unveiled a new project, and the The Witcher IV trailer continues to generate considerable online buzz. However, FromSoftware might 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 challenges of *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC, anticipation for the next *Elden Ring* adventure, *Nightreign*, is already running high. FromSoftware is offering a unique opportunity: a network test allowing select players 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 rigorously 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-style event commences in February.

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What is Elden Ring: Nightreign?

For those who might have missed the announcement (perhaps while battling a particularly fearsome boss), here's a quick overview of Elden Ring: Nightreign before you register for the network test. The game will feature co-op gameplay, enabling teams of up to three players to explore and conquer enemies together.

The trailer showcases a range of new weapons and movement mechanics. However, the most striking reveal might be 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 an equally intense, if not more challenging, encounter.

That's how to sign up for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. If you prefer to conquer the main game first, here's a guide on obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.