Elden Ring: Scalpers Targeted as Releases Approach

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, announced via their Twitter (X) account on January 30th, 2025. Excited fans are sharing their confirmations, expressing their anticipation for the upcoming playtest.

A follow-up email, scheduled for February 11th, 2025, will provide participants with a unique code to download the test client for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The registration period, open from January 10th to 20th, 2025, has concluded, and there's currently no word on additional test opportunities.

Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Details

FromSoftware describes the network test as a crucial "preliminary verification" to assess online systems via large-scale load testing. This will help determine server capacity for the full game's launch. The test runs from February 14th to 16th, 2025, offering 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 Scammers and Scalpers

Reports indicate a surge in fraudulent activity on Steam, with malicious invites circulating that redirect users to phishing sites, compromising accounts, and spreading the scam via mass messaging. FromSoftware emphasizes that official communication regarding the test is solely through their website and social media channels. Any external links should be treated with extreme caution.

Exploiting the excitement, scalpers are already listing purported "confirmed test codes" on various online marketplaces for exorbitant prices, ranging from $150 to $200, even auctioning them off. This is despite codes not being released until February 11th.

Elden Ring Nightreign, initially unveiled at the Game Awards 2024, is slated for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. A precise release date remains unannounced.

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