Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test: Confirmation Emails Sent, Scams Emerge
FromSoftware has begun distributing confirmation emails for the highly anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign network test. This follows the January 30th, 2025 announcement on their Twitter (X) account. Excited fans are sharing their confirmation emails online.
A second email, arriving February 11th, 2025, will provide a unique code for downloading the test client on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The registration period ran from January 10th to 20th, 2025, with no word on additional test opportunities for those who missed out.
Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Details
FromSoftware describes the network test as a preliminary verification to assess online systems via large-scale load testing. This will help determine server capacity for a multi-player experience. The test runs February 14th-16th, 2025, with five 3-hour sessions:
- Session 1: February 14th, 3 AM - 6 AM PT
- Session 2: February 14th, 7 PM - 10 PM PT
- Session 3: February 15th, 11 AM - 2 PM PT
- Session 4: February 16th, 3 AM - 6 AM PT
- Session 5: February 16th, 7 PM - 10 PM PT
Beware of Scams and Scalpers
Reports indicate a Steam-based scam involving fraudulent Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test invites. These links redirect users to malicious sites, potentially compromising accounts and spamming contacts. FromSoftware emphasizes that legitimate invitations originate only from their official website and social media channels.
Exploiting the excitement, scalpers are already listing "confirmed test codes" for exorbitant prices ($150-$200) on various online marketplaces, despite codes not being available until February 11th.
Elden Ring Nightreign, announced at the 2024 Game Awards, is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A precise release date remains unannounced. For the latest updates, visit our Elden Ring Nightreign page.
