The 2024 Game Awards delivered a blockbuster night of reveals, with Naughty Dog unveiling a new project and The Witcher IV igniting the internet with its trailer. However, FromSoftware might have stolen the show with the announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign. Here's how to secure your spot in the upcoming network test.
How to Play Elden Ring: Nightreign Early with the Network Test
While many players are still conquering the challenges of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, anticipation is already building for Elden Ring: Nightreign. FromSoftware is giving select players an exclusive early look via a network test. This isn't a drill—it's a real opportunity to experience a portion of the game before its official release. Signing up is straightforward.
Visit the dedicated Elden Ring: Nightreign section on the Bandai Namco website for complete details. This test will rigorously evaluate the game's online functionality ahead of its 2025 launch. Registration opens January 10th, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Successful applicants will receive notification before the network test begins sometime in February.
Related: The Game Awards 2024 Roundup: All Trailers & Announcements
What is Elden Ring: Nightreign?
For those who may have missed the news (perhaps battling a particularly stubborn boss?), here's a quick rundown of Elden Ring: Nightreign. This new adventure will feature co-op gameplay, allowing teams of up to three players to explore and conquer the challenges together.
The trailer showcases exciting new weapons, movement mechanics, and—most notably—a boss that The Escapist's Zhiqing Wan suggests strongly resembles the formidable Nameless King from Dark Souls III. Given the co-op nature of Nightreign, this boss encounter promises to be an even more intense and challenging experience.
That's how to register for the Elden Ring: Nightreign network test. If you're aiming to complete the main game before diving into the sequel, here's a guide to obtaining the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.
