FromSoftware's upcoming title will initially only be accessible to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players via a closed network test. Registration opens January 10th, with testing slated for February. This excludes a large segment of the fanbase from early access.
Bandai Namco has yet to explain the omission of PC players from this initial test phase. However, selected console players will enjoy exclusive early gameplay before the official launch.
Elden Ring: Nightreign continues the narrative of its predecessor, offering a chilling new setting and gameplay experiences. While console gamers get a head start, PC users will need to await further announcements regarding potential future testing opportunities.
A notable change in Elden Ring: Nightreign is the removal of the in-game message feature. Director Junya Ishizaki clarified this decision, stating that the approximately forty-minute test sessions don't allow sufficient time for message interaction. He explained, "We disabled the messaging feature due to the limited time available for sending and reading messages within the roughly forty-minute sessions."
