Fake Elden Ring Nightreign Invitations Circulated by Scammers

Bandai Namco has started sending out emails to verify participation in the closed testing phase of Elden Ring: Nightreign, set for February 14–17, 2025. Selected players will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience this eagerly anticipated game, designed specifically for a three-person cooperative mode.

Given the high demand for Nightreign, scammers are taking advantage by distributing fake testing invitations. Some players have reported receiving emails designed to mimic official Bandai Namco communications, purportedly inviting them to participate in the testing. These fraudulent emails include links to counterfeit websites resembling Steam.

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These deceptive sites prompt users to log in, resulting in the loss of access to their accounts. In some instances, victims have received similar fraudulent messages from contacts they trust. Fortunately, some affected players have successfully regained access to their accounts by reaching out to Steam support.

It's crucial to exercise caution with any links received and to verify the legitimacy of the sources. If in doubt, always consult official channels and avoid clicking on suspicious links.

In related news, Elden Ring: Nightreign will not feature the traditional messaging system found in other FromSoftware games. Project director Junya Ishizaki explained in an interview that the decision to remove this feature stems from the game's session length. With each session lasting approximately forty minutes, there simply isn't enough time for players to leave or check messages during gameplay.