Elden Ring Nightreign's initial network test, currently underway, is experiencing significant server difficulties, preventing many players from participating.
IGN staff involved in the test reported severe server issues, rendering the game inaccessible for the first hour. The problems were so extensive that FromSoftware released a social media statement acknowledging the server congestion hindering matchmaking. While offering an apology, they encouraged players to retry after some time.
The limited availability of the network test—five three-hour sessions between February 14th and 17th on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—further compounds the issue. Here's the schedule:
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Session Times:
- February 14: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 14: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
- February 15: 11am-2pm PT / 2pm-5pm ET
- February 16: 3am-6am PT / 6am-9am ET
- February 16: 7pm-10pm PT / 10pm-1am ET
Bandai Namco describes the test as a "preliminary verification test," aiming to assess the online system's performance. They expressed anticipation for player feedback to improve Elden Ring Nightreign.
Although preferable to encounter server problems now rather than at the May launch, players who allocated time for the test have voiced their frustration. Future sessions are hoped to run more smoothly.
Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone cooperative spin-off from FromSoftware, is set in a world parallel to 2022's Elden Ring. The network test allows three-player teams to battle "against new terrors, exploring an ever-changing map to defeat increasingly challenging bosses and ultimately confront the Nightlord," according to Bandai Namco. A three-day-and-night cycle adds to the challenge.
AnswerSee ResultsIGN previously previewed an early build of Elden Ring Nightreign, describing it as a "turbocharged" version of Elden Ring's dungeon crawls. Further details can be found in IGN's interview with game director Junya Ishizaki.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30, 2025, priced at $40 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
