"Elden Ring Nightreign: Scalpers and Scammers Target Players"

FromSoftware has officially kicked off the excitement for Elden Ring Nightreign with the dispatch of confirmation emails for the eagerly anticipated network test. Dive into the details about the network test and be wary of the scams that are already circulating around this playtest.

Fans Receive Elden Ring Nightreign Playtest Confirmation Emails

FromSoftware took to their Twitter (X) page on January 30, 2025, to announce that they have begun sending out confirmation emails to those who applied for the Elden Ring Nightreign network test. The gaming community has been buzzing with excitement, with fans sharing their confirmation emails and expressing their gratitude for being selected to participate in this exclusive event.

Selected participants will receive a follow-up email on February 11, 2025, which will include a unique code necessary to download the Network Test client on their preferred platform. The Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test will be accessible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The registration window for the network test was open from January 10 to January 20, 2025. Unfortunately, for those who applied but did not receive an email, no further details have been released regarding additional test dates.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test

FromSoftware describes the network test as a "preliminary verification test" where selected testers will experience a segment of the game before its full release. The test aims to perform various technical verifications of online systems through large-scale network load tests, ensuring the servers can handle numerous players simultaneously.

The Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test is scheduled to run from February 14 to February 16, 2025. Participants can engage in five different 3-hour test sessions:

• Session 1: February 14th from 3 AM to 6 AM PT
• Session 2: February 14th from 7 PM to 10 PM PT
• Session 3: February 15th from 11 AM to 2 PM PT
• Session 4: February 16th from 3 AM to 6 AM PT
• Session 5: February 16th from 7 PM to 10 PM PT

Scammers and Scalpers Already On The Move

Be cautious, as there are reports of ongoing scams related to the Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test. Scammers have been sending fake invites on Steam, which, when clicked, redirect users to malicious sites that hack into their accounts and spam their friend lists with the same deceptive invite. Remember, FromSoftware only uses their official website and social media for network test registration and confirmations; any other links are likely unauthorized or harmful.

Additionally, scalpers have jumped into action, listing "confirmed test codes" on various online marketplaces even before the codes are available to participants on February 11. These listings are being sold at exorbitant prices ranging from $150 to $200, with some even being auctioned off.

Elden Ring Nightreign was first unveiled at the Game Awards 2024 and is slated for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. While FromSoftware has set a 2025 release window, an exact date has yet to be announced.

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